Benton township

County:: Scott County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 84.144
State:: Missouri

Benton township is located in Scott County, Missouri. Benton township has a 2025 population of 888. Benton township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The average household income in Benton township is $68,883 with a poverty rate of 3.85%.The median age in Benton township is 36.7 years: 37.2 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton township includes 97.3% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	864	97.3%
Two or more races	24	2.7%

Benton township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton township's average per capita income is $32,944. Household income levels show a median of $58,750. The poverty rate stands at 3.85%.

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
Families	$60,625	$68,344
Households	$58,750	$68,883
Married Families	$55,417	-
Non Families	-	$69,467

$32,944

Average Income

$58,750

Median Household Income

3.85%

Poverty Rate