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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 2,945. Benton town is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually but its population has decreased by -1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,982 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton town is $74,767 with a poverty rate of 19.4%. The median age in Benton town is 40.6 years: 42.9 years for males, and 38.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.0 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

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,94520.07%
20252,94320.07%
20242,94120.07%
20232,939-7-0.24%
20222,946-15-0.51%
20212,961-21-0.7%
20202,982-7-0.23%
20192,745-21-0.76%
20182,766-23-0.82%
20172,789-6-0.21%
20162,795-15-0.53%
20152,810-19-0.67%
20142,82930.11%
20132,826-9-0.32%
20122,835-5-0.18%
20112,84040.14%
20102,83140.14%

Median Age

Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 42.9 years

Benton town Adults

There are 2,060 adults, (730 of whom are seniors) in Benton town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,629 (55.3%)
Male: 1,319 (44.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton town includes 95.52% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,81695.52%
Black or African American632.14%
Two or more races421.42%
Other race210.71%
Asian60.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races341.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,81695.52%
Black or African American632.14%
Other race210.71%
Two or more races80.27%
Asian60.2%

Benton town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton town 's average per capita income is $49,056. Household income levels show a median of $74,767. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%.

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$113,313-
Families$85,385$113,278
Households$74,767$98,549
Non Families$44,352$60,954

$49,056

Average Income

$74,767

Median Household Income

19.4%

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)