Benton
Census-designated place in Mono County, California
Benton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mono County, California, with 279 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,387 ft (1,642 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sunny Slopes, 20.3 miles SW.
- 279residents (2020 Census)
- 5,387 ftelevation · 1,642 m
- 28.5 sq miland area · 73.7 km²
- 10 / sq mipopulation density
- 93512ZIP code
About Benton
Benton (formerly Benton Station, Mono: Ütü’ütü witü) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mono County, California, United States. It includes the unincorporated communities of Benton and Benton Hot Springs and is 32 miles (51 km) north of the community of Bishop. The population of the CDP was 279 at the 2020 census.
Benton was once a small mining town with up to 5,000 inhabitants. Many of the original buildings remain, and the town has never completely died.
The 160 acres (65 hectares) Benton Paiute Reservation, with about 50 full-time residents, is in the southwest part of the CDP, less than a mile south of Benton Hot Springs.
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- Median household income
- $68,027
- Median home value
- $267,300
- Median age
- 34.7
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Benton had 279 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 279 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benton at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Mono County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 279 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.47 sq mi (73.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,387 ft (1,642 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8224° N, 118.4877° W |
| ZIP code | 93512 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0605346 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benton
- Sunny Slopes20.3 mi SW
- Aspen Springs22.2 mi SW
- Crowley Lake22.5 mi SW
- Chalfant23.4 mi S
- Swall Meadows23.4 mi S
- McGee Creek23.9 mi SW
- Paradise24.3 mi S
- Dyer, NV27.6 mi SE
- Mesa28.2 mi S
- Round Valley28.6 mi S
- Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek30.4 mi S
- Mammoth Lakes30.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Benton
What county is Benton in?
Benton is in Mono County, California.
What is the population of Benton, CA?
279 people lived in Benton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benton, CA?
The ZIP code of Benton is 93512.
What is the elevation of Benton?
5,387 feet (1,642 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benton?
Sunny Slopes (20.3 mi), Aspen Springs (22.2 mi), Crowley Lake (22.5 mi), Chalfant (23.4 mi), Swall Meadows (23.4 mi).
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