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The Town of Benton had a population of 1,560 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Benton is located at latitude 35.1742 and longitude -84.6535 in Polk County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Benton encompass a land area of 3.21 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Polk County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Benton has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Benton is located within Commissioner District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Polk County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,560 (100%) |
| Population Density | 514 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 14 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $29,414 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,663 |
| Median Home Value | $184,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 707 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 316 (44.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 309 (43.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 82 (11.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 625 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 385 (61.6%) |
The table below compares Benton to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 252 | 50th |
| Population Density | # 231 | 54th |
| Median Household Income | # 498 | 1st |
| Per Capita Income | # 465 | 8th |
| Diversity Index | # 348 | 31st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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