Benton, Maine
Benton: Town in Maine, United States
About
Benton is a town located in the county of Kennebec in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,732 and a population density of 94 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,720 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Benton
| Population : | 2,720 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Kennebec County |
| Postal code : | 04901 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 29.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 154 feet / 47 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:36:10 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 94 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benton is located at 44°35'10"N 69°33'3"W (44.5861800, -69.5508800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Benton decreased by 0.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,732 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,713 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,706 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,699 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,686 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,680 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,699 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,705 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,715 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,713 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,720 | 0.26% | estimation process |
People born in Benton (5)
People born in Benton, including United States Navy admiral Albert W. Grant, basketball player Ashley Underwood, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Brian L. Buker, .
List
- Bruce Bickford (American long-distance runner) he was born in 12/03/1957
- Frank W. Haskell he was born in 01/01/1843
Schools in Benton
College & universities near Benton, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161192 | Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield (ME) | 04937-1367 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Benton, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGM | Augusta, ME | 9 Industrial Drive | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
| WDR | Waldoboro, Maine | US hwy 1 and hwy 32 | BUS |
Post offices near Benton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Post Office | Fairfield (ME) | 04937 |
Other places with the same name (18)
- 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 , Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 4,467 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 , 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 Kennebec County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kennebec County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 18,747 | County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city |
| Waterville | 16,579 | City in Maine, United States |
| Winslow | 7,654 | Town in Maine |
| Oakland | 6,341 | Town in Kennebec County in the U. |
| Winthrop | 6,029 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Gardiner | 5,685 | City in Maine |
| Sidney | 4,543 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Vassalboro | 4,420 | City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America |
| China | 4,339 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States |
| Monmouth | 4,172 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States |
| Clinton | 3,369 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States |
| Belgrade | 3,150 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, USA |
| Farmingdale | 2,925 | Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America |
| Pittston | 2,819 | Town in Maine, United States of America |
| Chelsea | 2,753 | Town in Maine, US |
| Windsor | 2,620 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Benton distances to largest Maine cities
