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Benton township

County:
Ottawa County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
44.287
State:
Ohio

Benton township is located in Ottawa County, Ohio. Benton township has a 2026 population of 2,353. Benton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -2.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,417 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton township is $115,660 with a poverty rate of 1.29%. The median age in Benton township is 48.8 years: 48.5 years for males, and 49.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 111.7 males.

2.4K
Total Population
53
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.42%
Growth

Benton township Population

Benton township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,353-10-0.42%
20252,363-10-0.42%
20242,373-10-0.42%
20232,383-10-0.42%
20222,393-14-0.58%
20212,407-10-0.41%
20202,417-4-0.17%
20192,575-19-0.73%
20182,594110.43%
20172,58380.31%
20162,575-18-0.69%
20152,593-10-0.38%
20142,603-8-0.31%
20132,611-15-0.57%
20122,626-3-0.11%
20112,629-12-0.45%
20102,634-7-0.27%

Median Age

Overall: 48.8 years
Female: 49.4 years
Male: 48.5 years

Benton township Adults

There are 1,959 adults, (454 of whom are seniors) in Benton township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,067 (47.2%)
Male: 1,192 (52.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton township includes 95.17% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,15095.17%
Two or more races532.35%
Other race381.68%
Black or African American180.8%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race381.68%
Two or more races80.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,15095.17%
Two or more races451.99%
Black or African American180.8%

Benton township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton township 's average per capita income is $62,880. Household income levels show a median of $115,660. The poverty rate stands at 1.29%.

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$158,241$344,973
Married Families$158,148-
Households$115,660$254,713
Non Families$42,712$47,707

$62,880

Average Income

$115,660

Median Household Income

1.29%

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)