Benton
City in Saline County, Arkansas
Benton is a city in Saline County, Arkansas, with 35,014 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 407 ft (124 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bauxite, 2.7 miles SE.
- 35,014residents (2020 Census)
- 407 ftelevation · 124 m
- 23.6 sq miland area · 61.0 km²
- 1,486 / sq mipopulation density
- 72022ZIP code
About Benton
Benton is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Arkansas, United States. A suburb of Little Rock, it was established in 1837. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 35,014, making it the 12th most populous city in Arkansas. It is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan area. The city of Benton, first settled in 1833 and named after Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton, was formally chartered in 1836 when Arkansas became a state.
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Living in Benton
- Median household income
- $72,876
- Median home value
- $212,700
- Median rent
- $1,072/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Benton had 35,014 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,014 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,486 per sq mi (574 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benton at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Saline County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 35,014 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.57 sq mi (61.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5774° N, 92.5726° W |
| ZIP code | 72022 |
| Official website | benton.ar.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0505290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benton
- Bauxite2.7 mi SE
- Salem3.7 mi N
- Bryant5.5 mi NE
- Haskell5.9 mi SW
- Alexander7.5 mi NE
- Avilla8.2 mi N
- Tull9.4 mi S
- Sardis9.9 mi E
- Shannon Hills10.1 mi E
- Traskwood10.2 mi SW
- Lonsdale13.7 mi W
- East End14.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benton
What county is Benton in?
Benton is in Saline County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Benton, AR?
35,014 people lived in Benton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benton, AR?
The ZIP code of Benton is 72022.
What is the elevation of Benton?
407 feet (124 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benton?
Bauxite (2.7 mi), Salem (3.7 mi), Bryant (5.5 mi), Haskell (5.9 mi), Alexander (7.5 mi).
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