Benton township

County:: Scott County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 63.069
State:: Missouri

Benton township is located in Scott County, Missouri. Benton township has a 2025 population of 4,010. 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 $51,660 with a poverty rate of 37.63%.The median age in Benton township is 40.7 years: 40.5 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton township includes 96.03% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	3,851	96.03%
Two or more races	120	2.99%
Asian	24	0.6%
Black or African American	15	0.37%

Benton township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton township's average per capita income is $27,393. Household income levels show a median of $37,627. The poverty rate stands at 37.63%.

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	$60,169	-
Families	$53,750	$71,586
Households	$37,627	$51,660
Non Families	$19,375	$28,200

$27,393

Average Income

$37,627

Median Household Income

37.63%

Poverty Rate