Indiana

Benton

8,719
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Benton

Benton, Indiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 1,144. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,719.

Its recorded population peaked at 13,123 in 1900, and has since declined by roughly 34 percent.

On the ground today, 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,719
20108,854
20009,421
19909,441
198010,218
197011,262
196011,912
195011,462
194011,117
193011,886
192012,206
191012,688
190013,123
189011,903
188011,108
18705,615
18602,809
18501,144
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Benton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Benton, Indiana.

Presbyterian Church Building
Oxford
Benton County Courthouse
Fowler
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Frequently asked about Benton

When does Benton first appear in the US census?
Benton, Indiana first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 1,144.
What is the population of Benton?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Benton had a recorded population of 8,719.
When did Benton's population peak?
Benton's recorded population peaked at 13,123 in 1900.
How many historic places are in Benton?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Benton, Indiana.
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