Benton, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Benton, Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Highway 11 in Downtown Benton from the west
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Location of Benton in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 973 |
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958 |
| • Density | 1,136.42/sq mi (438.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-06850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582795 |
Benton is a small village located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. In 2010, about 973 people lived there. It's part of the wider Town of Benton.
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History of Benton Village
Benton got its name from Thomas Hart Benton. He was a well-known U.S. senator from Missouri. Before that, the area was called Swindler's Ridge.
A very important person in Benton's history was Father Samuel Mazzuchelli. He was a pioneer priest who started Saint Patrick's Church in the village. Father Mazzuchelli is buried in the church's cemetery. He is considered a very holy person by the Catholic Church.
Where is Benton Located?
Benton is located at specific coordinates, which helps people find it on a map. The village covers a total area of about 0.84 square miles (2.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Benton?
The number of people living in Benton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 254 | — | |
| 1890 | 414 | 63.0% | |
| 1900 | 546 | 31.9% | |
| 1910 | 652 | 19.4% | |
| 1920 | 874 | 34.0% | |
| 1930 | 869 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 835 | −3.9% | |
| 1950 | 842 | 0.8% | |
| 1960 | 837 | −0.6% | |
| 1970 | 873 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 983 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 898 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 976 | 8.7% | |
| 2010 | 973 | −0.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 958 | −1.5% | |
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Benton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 973 people living in Benton. These people made up 398 households. A household is a group of people living together. There were also 264 families living in the village.
The village had about 1158 people per square mile. Most people living in Benton were White (98.5%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (30.4%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (52.8%) were married couples. About 28.6% of all households were individuals living alone. The average age of people in Benton was about 39.6 years old.
Schools in Benton
The Benton School District is in charge of the public schools in the village. This district helps make sure students get a good education.
Famous People from Benton
Many interesting people have come from Benton, Wisconsin. Here are a few:
- Walter B. Calvert - He was a state representative for Wisconsin.
- Charlie Emery - Known for designing games.
- Jacob Fawcett - He became the Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court.
- Thomas K. Gibson - He served as a state senator for Wisconsin.
- Samuel Mazzuchelli O.P. (1806–1864) - A pioneer Italian Catholic missionary priest.
- Dennis Murphy - He was also a state senator for Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Benton (Wisconsin) para niños
