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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 2025 population of 1,396. It is also the county seat of Polk County. Benton is currently declining at a rate of -1.69% annually and its population has decreased by -7.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,516 in 2020.

The average household income in Benton is $54,790 with a poverty rate of 14.52%.The median age in Benton is 38.7 years: 32.8 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.

1.4K
Total Population
460
Density (mi²)
-24 -1.69%
Growth

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 91.7% White, 3.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,23791.7%
Two or more races685.04%
Black or African American413.04%
Other race30.22%

Benton Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton's average per capita income is $37,321. Household income levels show a median of $35,000. The poverty rate stands at 14.52%.

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$79,926-
Families$75,052$75,308
Households$35,000$54,790
Non Families$18,994$24,724

$37,321

Average Income

$35,000

Median Household Income

14.52%

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)