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Benton town

County:
Grafton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
48.204
State:
New Hampshire

Benton town is located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Benton town has a 2026 population of 376. Benton town is currently growing at a rate of 2.17% annually and its population has increased by 1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 372 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton town is $67,895 with a poverty rate of 15.85%. The median age in Benton town is 62.1 years: 59.4 years for males, and 64.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.3 males.

376
Total Population
7.8
Density (mi²)
8 2.17%
Growth

Benton town Population

Benton town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202637682.17%
202536882.22%
202436082.27%
202335292.62%
2022343-16-4.46%
2021359-13-3.49%
202037210.27%
201937351.36%
2018368-2-0.54%
201737000%
2016370-1-0.27%
2015371-1-0.27%
2014372-1-0.27%
201337330.81%
201237041.09%
201136620.55%
201036510.27%

Median Age

Overall: 62.1 years
Female: 64.2 years
Male: 59.4 years

Benton town Adults

There are 360 adults, (144 of whom are seniors) in Benton town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 181 (46.9%)
Male: 205 (53.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton town includes 97.15% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White37597.15%
Two or more races92.33%
Other race20.52%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race20.52%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White37597.15%
Two or more races92.33%

Benton town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton town 's average per capita income is $40,313. Household income levels show a median of $67,895. The poverty rate stands at 15.85%.

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$82,917-
Families$80,000$100,427
Households$67,895$75,822
Non Families$62,500$52,066

$40,313

Average Income

$67,895

Median Household Income

15.85%

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)