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 city in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 39 at the 2020 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 square miles (1.66 km2), all land.
Demographics
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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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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 39 people, 19 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 51.5 inhabitants per square mile (19.9/km2). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 25.1 per square mile (9.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from other races and 0.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.
Of the 19 households, 31.6% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 0.0% were cohabitating couples, 15.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 21.1% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 21.1% of all households were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 51.3 years. 25.6% of the residents were under the age of 20; 0.0% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 15.4% were from 25 and 44; 30.8% were from 45 and 64; and 28.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 41 people, 18 households, and 13 families living in the city. The population density was 64.1 inhabitants per square mile (24.7/km2). There were 21 housing units at an average density of 32.8 per square mile (12.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 2.4% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.
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.
Education
Mount Ayr Community School District operates public schools serving the community.
Notable people
- Lemuel de Bra (1884–1954), a writer of short stories, was born in Benton.
See also
In Spanish: Benton (Iowa) para niños
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