Benton, Kentucky
Benton: City in Kentucky
About
Benton is a city located in the county of Marshall in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,349 and a population density of 390 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,467 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Benton
Population : | 4,467 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Kentucky (United States) |
County : | Marshall County |
Postal code : | 42025 |
Area : | 11.17 km2 |
Altitude : | 427 feet / 130 meters |
Capital city : | Benton is capital of Marshall County |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 20:44:47 (21st December 2024) |
Density : | 400 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 2.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benton is located at 36°51'26"N 88°21'1"W (36.8572800, -88.3503100).
Benton map
- Official Website
Official website of Benton
Demographics
The population of Benton increased by 2.64% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 4,349 | - | census |
2011 | 4,526 | 3.91% | estimation process |
2012 | 4,512 | -0.31% | estimation process |
2013 | 4,486 | -0.58% | estimation process |
2014 | 4,435 | -1.15% | estimation process |
2015 | 4,446 | 0.25% | estimation process |
2016 | 4,504 | 1.29% | estimation process |
2017 | 4,504 | 0% | estimation process |
2018 | 4,484 | -0.45% | estimation process |
2019 | 4,463 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2020 | 4,467 | 0.09% | estimation process |
People born in Benton (7)
People born in Benton, including volleyball player Rich Duwelius, basketball player Joe Holland, actor Dick Sutherland, .
List
- Ed Holley (American baseball player) he was born in 23/07/1899
- Joe Dan Gold (basketball player and coach) he was born in 07/07/1942
- Tom Vaughn (American pianist and priest) he was born in 13/10/1936
- Emma Jean Hawes (American contract bridge player) she was born in 05/07/1912
Schools in Benton
College & universities near Benton, KY
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
157401 | Murray State University | Murray (KY) | 42071-3318 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Benton, KY
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
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- Benton , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 37,214 people.
- Benton , Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 6,784 people.
- Benton , Michigan charter township in Berrien County, Michigan with a population of 2,841 people.
- Benton , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 2,727 people.
- Benton , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,720 people.
- Benton , Louisiana suburb town of Shreveport, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America with a population of 2,092 people.
- Benton , Ohio city in United States of America with a population of 1,608 people.
- Benton , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 1,247 people.
- Benton , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 880 people.
- Benton , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 865 people.
- Benton , Minnesota City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 824 people.
- Benton , Pennsylvania borough in northern Columbia County, Pennsylvania with a population of 805 people.
- Benton , Wisconsin village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 489 people.
- Benton , Indiana unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana with a population of 445 people.
- Benton , New Hampshire city in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America with a population of 378 people.
- Benton , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 40 people.
- Benton , Alabama town of the United States with a population of 40 people.
Other cities in Marshall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marshall County , KY.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Calvert City | 2,505 | City in Marshall County, Kentucky |
Hardin | 607 | Human settlement in Marshall County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Benton distances to largest Kentucky cities