Benton, Arkansas
Benton, Arkansas | ||
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FIPS code 05-05290[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0046394[2] | |
Website | www |
Benton is a city in and the
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.4 square miles (48 km2), of which 17.9 square miles (46 km2) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) (2.71%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Climate data for Benton, Arkansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1907–1913, 1937–present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
97 (36) |
91 (33) |
95 (35) |
100 (38) |
104 (40) |
112 (44) |
111 (44) |
106 (41) |
98 (37) |
86 (30) |
80 (27) |
112 (44) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 71.2 (21.8) |
74.6 (23.7) |
81.9 (27.7) |
85.8 (29.9) |
90.6 (32.6) |
95.4 (35.2) |
99.4 (37.4) |
99.9 (37.7) |
95.9 (35.5) |
89.3 (31.8) |
79.4 (26.3) |
73.4 (23.0) |
101.3 (38.5) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.5 (11.4) |
57.1 (13.9) |
65.7 (18.7) |
74.5 (23.6) |
81.6 (27.6) |
89.0 (31.7) |
92.9 (33.8) |
92.6 (33.7) |
86.7 (30.4) |
76.0 (24.4) |
64.1 (17.8) |
54.8 (12.7) |
74.0 (23.3) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 41.6 (5.3) |
45.7 (7.6) |
53.6 (12.0) |
62.2 (16.8) |
70.6 (21.4) |
78.8 (26.0) |
82.6 (28.1) |
81.7 (27.6) |
74.8 (23.8) |
63.5 (17.5) |
52.2 (11.2) |
44.0 (6.7) |
62.6 (17.0) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 30.6 (−0.8) |
34.3 (1.3) |
41.4 (5.2) |
49.9 (9.9) |
59.6 (15.3) |
68.6 (20.3) |
72.3 (22.4) |
70.8 (21.6) |
62.8 (17.1) |
51.0 (10.6) |
40.3 (4.6) |
33.2 (0.7) |
51.2 (10.7) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | 15.9 (−8.9) |
20.1 (−6.6) |
24.8 (−4.0) |
35.3 (1.8) |
44.5 (6.9) |
57.9 (14.4) |
63.7 (17.6) |
61.4 (16.3) |
48.9 (9.4) |
35.1 (1.7) |
24.7 (−4.1) |
19.6 (−6.9) |
12.6 (−10.8) |
Record low °F (°C) | −12 (−24) |
−17 (−27) |
6 (−14) |
23 (−5) |
31 (−1) |
44 (7) |
50 (10) |
46 (8) |
31 (−1) |
20 (−7) |
7 (−14) |
−2 (−19) |
−17 (−27) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.84 (98) |
4.20 (107) |
5.05 (128) |
5.63 (143) |
5.22 (133) |
3.94 (100) |
4.16 (106) |
3.52 (89) |
3.80 (97) |
4.37 (111) |
4.77 (121) |
4.91 (125) |
53.41 (1,357) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.6 (1.5) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.3 (3.3) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.2 | 6.1 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 74.2 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
Source: NOAA[8][9] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1880 | 452 | — | |
1890 | 647 | 43.1% | |
1900 | 1,025 | 58.4% | |
1910 | 1,708 | 66.6% | |
1920 | 2,933 | 71.7% | |
1930 | 3,445 | 17.5% | |
1940 | 3,502 | 1.7% | |
1950 | 6,277 | 79.2% | |
1960 | 10,399 | 65.7% | |
1970 | 16,499 | 58.7% | |
1980 | 17,717 | 7.4% | |
1990 | 18,177 | 2.6% | |
2000 | 21,906 | 20.5% | |
2010 | 30,681 | 40.1% | |
2020 | 35,014 | 14.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] |
Race | Number | Percentage |
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White (non-Hispanic)
|
27,156 | 77.56% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
3,441 | 9.83% |
Native American
|
158 | 0.45% |
Asian
|
488 | 1.39% |
Pacific Islander
|
11 | 0.03% |
Other/Mixed
|
1,730 | 4.94% |
Latino
|
2,030 | 5.8% |
2020 census
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 35,014 people, 13,082 households, and 8,913 families residing in the city.
2000 census
At the
The age distribution was 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.
The median household income was $41,503 and the median family income was $51,064. Males had a median income of $32,493 versus $22,386 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,797. About 5.8% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the
Education
Public education for early childhood, elementary and secondary students is provided by:[12]
- Benton School District, which leads to graduation from Benton High School (majority of the city)
- Bryant Public Schools, which operates Bryant High School
- Bauxite School District
A small area near Frontage Road to the southeast is physically in the
Notable people
- Ann Clemmer – Republican former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for District 29 and then District 23 in Saline County
- Lanny Fite – Ann Clemmer's successor in the state House District 23; former Saline County county judge
- Wes Gardner – Former relief pitcher for the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and others
- Stuart Greer – film and television actor, is a part-time resident
- Kim Hammer – Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from District 28 in Saline County
- Kenneth Henderson – Republican member of the Arkansas House for Pope County; former Benton resident[13]
- Cleveland Indians and former member of the Philadelphia Phillies
- Ewell Ross McCright – World War II POW
- Justin Moore – country artist, born in nearby Poyen, currently resides in Benton
- attorney general; lawyer in Benton
- Grammy Awardwinning country artist
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benton, Arkansas
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ "Benton (Saline County)". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. The Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
- ^ "Benton, Arkansas Koppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991–2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
- ^ "Kenneth L. Henderson". intelius.com. Retrieved April 8, 2015.
External links
- Benton, Arkansas
- Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture entry: Benton (Saline County)