West Benton township

County:: Newton County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 31.919
State:: Missouri

West Benton township is located in Newton County, Missouri. West Benton township has a 2025 population of 2,666. West 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 West Benton township is $63,239 with a poverty rate of 12.24%.The median age in West Benton township is 27.2 years: 30 years for males, and 27.1 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Benton township includes 69.5% White, 3.15% other race, 3.08% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,853	69.5%
Two or more races	647	24.27%
Other race	84	3.15%
Black or African American	82	3.08%

West Benton township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Benton township's average per capita income is $33,158. Household income levels show a median of $57,740. The poverty rate stands at 12.24%.

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	$63,448	-
Families	$61,099	$70,617
Households	$57,740	$63,239
Non Families	$34,142	$42,268

$33,158

Average Income

$57,740

Median Household Income

12.24%

Poverty Rate