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Benton township

County:
Eaton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
33.481
State:
Michigan

Benton township is located in Eaton County, Michigan. Benton township has a 2026 population of 2,798. Benton township is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,764 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton township is $97,222 with a poverty rate of 4.91%. The median age in Benton township is 42.4 years: 42.6 years for males, and 41.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 116.3 males.

2.8K
Total Population
84
Density (mi²)
12 0.43%
Growth

Benton township Population

Benton township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,798120.43%
20252,786120.43%
20242,774120.43%
20232,76230.11%
20222,759-1-0.04%
20212,760-4-0.14%
20202,76420.07%
20192,840150.53%
20182,82560.21%
20172,81960.21%
20162,813130.46%
20152,80040.14%
20142,79680.29%
20132,78860.22%
20122,78250.18%
20112,777-19-0.68%
20102,773-1-0.04%

Median Age

Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 41.5 years
Male: 42.6 years

Benton township Adults

There are 2,192 adults, (570 of whom are seniors) in Benton township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,276 (46.2%)
Male: 1,484 (53.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton township includes 91.38% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,52291.38%
Two or more races1706.16%
Native American361.3%
Asian230.83%
Black or African American90.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1334.82%
Two or more races551.99%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,38986.56%
Two or more races1154.17%
Native American361.3%
Asian230.83%
Black or African American90.33%

Benton township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton township 's average per capita income is $55,975. Household income levels show a median of $97,222. The poverty rate stands at 4.91%.

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$107,321-
Families$105,179$121,564
Households$97,222$112,771
Non Families$51,813$67,948

$55,975

Average Income

$97,222

Median Household Income

4.91%

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)