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Benton

County:
Ringgold County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.757
State:
Iowa

Benton is a city located in Ringgold County, Iowa. Benton has a 2026 population of 39. Benton is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -4.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton is $51,250 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Benton is 58.5 years: 58.3 years for males, and 65.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.7 males.

39
Total Population
52
Density (mi²)

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263900%
202539-1-2.5%
202440-1-2.44%
20234100%
20224100%
20214100%
20204100%
20194100%
201841-1-2.38%
20174200%
20164200%
20154212.44%
20144100%
201341-1-2.38%
20124200%
20114212.44%
20104300%

Median Age

Overall: 58.5 years
Female: 65.5 years
Male: 58.3 years

Benton Adults

There are 25 adults, (9 of whom are seniors) in Benton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 13 (48.1%)
Male: 14 (51.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White27100%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White27100%

Benton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton 's average per capita income is $35,417. Household income levels show a median of $51,250. The poverty rate stands at 0%.

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$55,000$61,340
Households$51,250$55,562
Married Families$51,250-
Non Families--

$35,417

Average Income

$51,250

Median Household Income

0%

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)