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Benton township

County:
McCook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
35.162
State:
South Dakota

Benton township is located in McCook County, South Dakota. Benton township has a 2026 population of 106. Benton township is currently growing at a rate of 2.91% annually and its population has increased by 11.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 95 in 2020.

The median age in Benton township is 41.5 years: 41.6 years for males, and 41.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 145.8 males.

106
Total Population
3.0
Density (mi²)
3 2.91%
Growth

Benton township Population

Benton township Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610632.91%
202510333%
202410000%
202310000%
202210033.09%
20219722.11%
20209500%
201911110.91%
201811000%
201711021.85%
201610800%
201510821.89%
2014106-1-0.93%
201310710.94%
201210621.92%
2011104-2-1.89%
201010600%

Median Age

Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 41.4 years
Male: 41.6 years

Benton township Adults

There are 39 adults, (14 of whom are seniors) in Benton township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 24 (40.7%)
Male: 35 (59.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton township includes 81.36% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4881.36%
Two or more races1118.64%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4881.36%
Two or more races1118.64%

Benton township Marital Status

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)