Benton, Iowa facts for kids
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Benton, Iowa
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Location of Benton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Ringgold |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 39 |
| • Density | 51.52/sq mi (19.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50835
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-05905 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394141 |
Benton is a small city located in Ringgold County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 39 people.
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About Benton, Iowa
Benton is a very small city in Iowa. It is located in Ringgold County. The city's total area is about 0.76 square miles (1.97 square kilometers), and nearly all of it is land.
Population History
The number of people living in Benton has changed a lot over the years. In 1900, there were 192 people. The population grew to 246 in 1920, but then it started to get smaller. By 1980, only 33 people lived there. In recent years, the population has stayed around 40 people.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 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% |
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People in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 39 people living in Benton. There were 19 households, which are like homes where people live. Most of the people living in Benton were White.
The average age of people in Benton was about 51 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 20 years old. Many people were between 45 and 64 years old, and about 28% were 65 or older. There were slightly more females than males.
People in 2010
Back in 2010, 41 people lived in Benton. There were 18 households. Most people were White, but a small number were from other backgrounds.
The average age in 2010 was 53.5 years. About 12% of residents were under 18. A large group, nearly half, were between 45 and 64 years old. In 2010, there were more males than females.
Schools
Students in Benton attend public schools that are part of the Mount Ayr Community School District.
Famous People
- Lemuel de Bra (1884–1954) was a writer of short stories. He was born in Benton.
See also
In Spanish: Benton (Iowa) para niños
