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Benton

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.033
State:
Tennessee

Benton is a town located in Polk County, Tennessee. Benton has a 2026 population of 1,458. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Benton is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually but its population has decreased by -3.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,515 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton is $29,414 with a poverty rate of 22.72%. The median age in Benton is 38.8 years: 34.7 years for males, and 41 years for females. For every 100 females there are 74.7 males.

1.5K
Total Population
481
Density (mi²)
13 0.9%
Growth

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20241,458130.9%
20231,445100.7%
20221,435-42-2.84%
20211,477-38-2.51%
20201,515-6-0.39%
20191,263-34-2.62%
20181,297151.17%
20171,282-28-2.14%
20161,310-17-1.28%
20151,327-15-1.12%
20141,342-15-1.11%
20131,357-15-1.09%
20121,372-23-1.65%
20111,395231.68%
20101,37200%

Median Age

Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 34.7 years

Benton Adults

There are 1,243 adults, (244 of whom are seniors) in Benton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 893 (57.2%)
Male: 667 (42.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 92.56% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,44492.56%
Two or more races835.32%
Black or African American271.73%
Other race60.38%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Other race60.38%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,44492.56%
Two or more races835.32%
Black or African American271.73%

Benton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton's average per capita income is $37,426. Household income levels show a median of $29,414. The poverty rate stands at 22.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$73,750-
Families$58,958$67,268
Households$29,414$52,227
Non Families$18,553$23,600

$37,426

Average Income

$29,414

Median Household Income

22.72%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)