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Benton town

County:
Yates County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
41.473
State:
New York

Benton town is located in Yates County, New York. Benton town has a 2026 population of 2,941. Benton town is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually but its population has decreased by -1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,982 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton town is $71,359 with a poverty rate of 12.47%. The median age in Benton town is 43.8 years: 42.3 years for males, and 45.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.3 males.

2.9K
Total Population
71
Density (mi²)
2 0.07%
Growth

Benton town Population

Benton town Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton town includes 96.25% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (96.25%)

Two or more races (1.66%)

Black or African American (1.22%)

Other race (0.71%)

Asian (0.17%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,84996.25%
Two or more races491.66%
Black or African American361.22%
Other race210.71%
Asian50.17%

Benton town Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton town's average per capita income is $46,700. Household income levels show a median of $71,359. The poverty rate stands at 12.47%.

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$116,875-
Families$100,625$113,309
Households$71,359$94,468
Non Families$42,772$48,772

$46,700

Average Income

$71,359

Median Household Income

12.47%

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)