Benton, Iowa
Benton, Iowa | ||
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FIPS code 19-05905 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2394141[2] |
Benton is a
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 square miles (1.66 km2), all land.[4]
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1900 | 192 | — |
1910 | 191 | −0.5% |
1920 | 246 | +28.8% |
1930 | 173 | −29.7% |
1940 | 189 | +9.2% |
1950 | 128 | −32.3% |
1960 | 84 | −34.4% |
1970 | 46 | −45.2% |
1980 | 33 | −28.3% |
1990 | 39 | +18.2% |
2000 | 40 | +2.6% |
2010 | 41 | +2.5% |
2020 | 39 | −4.9% |
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: |
2010 census
As of the
There were 18 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, and 27.8% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.62.
The median age in the city was 53.5 years. 12.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 9.7% were from 25 to 44; 48.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.5% male and 41.5% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 19 households, out of which 10.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, and 26.3% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.43.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 10.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 32.5% from 45 to 64, and 27.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 166.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 140.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $29,375. Males had a median income of $16,875 versus $16,250 for females. The
Education
Mount Ayr Community School District operates public schools serving the community.[8]
Notable people
- Lemuel de Bra (1884–1954), a writer of short stories, was born in Benton.
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benton, Iowa
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Mount Ayr Archived April 27, 2018, at the Wayback Machine." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 21, 2018.