Benton township

County:: Scott County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 107.452
State:: Missouri

Benton township is located in Scott County, Missouri. Benton township has a 2025 population of 1,110. 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 $67,953 with a poverty rate of 18.45%.The median age in Benton township is 42.7 years: 43.1 years for males, and 42 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton township includes 97.12% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,078	97.12%
Two or more races	28	2.52%
Other race	2	0.18%
Black or African American	1	0.09%
Asian	1	0.09%

Benton township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton township's average per capita income is $45,127. Household income levels show a median of $61,250. The poverty rate stands at 18.45%.

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	$88,906	-
Families	$80,313	$75,196
Households	$61,250	$67,953
Non Families	$34,063	$51,409

$45,127

Average Income

$61,250

Median Household Income

18.45%

Poverty Rate