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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 98. Benton township is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually but its population has increased by 3.16% 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 132.1 males.

98
Total Population
3
Density (mi²)
-1 -1.01%
Growth

Benton township Population

Benton township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton township includes 87.69% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (87.69%)

Two or more races (12.31%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5787.69%
Two or more races812.31%

Benton township Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

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)