Benton, Tennessee
Benton: County in Tennessee, United States
About
Benton is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,385 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,247 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Benton
| Population : | 1,247 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Different from : | Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County |
| Area : | 1130 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 9.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 90.4% |
| Named for : | David Benton |
| Capital : | Camden |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:41:09 (21st November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 37307 |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benton is located at 35°10'27"N 84°39'13"W (35.1742400, -84.6535500). It has 7 neighbors: Decatur County, Carroll County, Henry County, Houston County, Humphreys County, Perry County and Stewart County.
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- Official Website
Official website of Benton
Benton has 7 neighbours.
- Decatur County county in Tennessee, United States
- Carroll County county in Tennessee, United States
- Henry County county in Tennessee, United States
- Houston County county in Tennessee, United States
- Humphreys County county in Tennessee, United States
- Perry County county in Tennessee, United States
- Stewart County county in Tennessee, United States
- Camden
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Benton decreased by 11.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,385 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,399 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,376 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,364 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,347 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,334 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,318 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,291 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,308 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,278 | -2.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,247 | -2.49% | estimation process |
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People born in Benton (1)
United States Marine Neldon Theo French was born in Benton
Schools in Benton
College & universities near Benton, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220613 | Lee University | Cleveland (TN) | 37311 |
| 219842 | Pentecostal Theological Seminary | Cleveland (TN) | 37320-3330 |
| 404718 | Franklin Academy | Cleveland (TN) | 37312-3862 |
| 219879 | Cleveland State Community College | Cleveland (TN) | 37312 |
| 219596 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens | Athens (TN) | 37371-0848 |
Post offices near Benton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Post Office | Benton (TN) | 37307 |
| Post Office | Ocoee (TN) | 37361 |
| Delan Post Office | Delano (TN) | 37325 |
| Old For Post Office | Old Fort (TN) | 37362 |
| Calhoun Post Office | Calhoun (TN) | 37309 |
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- 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 Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ducktown | 467 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Copperhill | 316 | City in Polk County, Tennessee, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Benton distances to largest Tennessee cities
