Benton
City in Marshall County, Kentucky
Benton is a city in Marshall County, Kentucky, with 4,756 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 427 ft (130 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hardin, 6.6 miles SE.
- 4,756residents (2020 Census)
- 427 ftelevation · 130 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.2 km²
- 933 / sq mipopulation density
- 42025ZIP code
About Benton
Benton is a home rule-class city and the county seat of Marshall County, Kentucky, United States. The current mayor of this city is Rita Dotson. The population was 4,756 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Benton
- Median household income
- $66,827
- Median home value
- $157,000
- Median rent
- $787/mo
- Median age
- 43.2
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Benton had 4,756 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,756 |
|---|---|
| Density | 933 per sq mi (360 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benton at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Marshall County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,756 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.10 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8480° N, 88.3616° W |
| ZIP code | 42025 |
| Official website | cityofbenton.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2105824 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benton
- Hardin6.6 mi SE
- Dexter8.3 mi SE
- Symsonia10.3 mi NW
- Gilbertsville12.7 mi N
- Grand Rivers13.0 mi NE
- Calvert City13.8 mi N
- Reidland14.3 mi NW
- Farmington15.4 mi SW
- Hickory16.0 mi W
- Ledbetter16.0 mi NW
- Murray16.3 mi S
- Mayfield17.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benton
What county is Benton in?
Benton is in Marshall County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Benton, KY?
4,756 people lived in Benton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benton, KY?
The ZIP code of Benton is 42025.
What is the elevation of Benton?
427 feet (130 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benton?
Hardin (6.6 mi), Dexter (8.3 mi), Symsonia (10.3 mi), Gilbertsville (12.7 mi), Grand Rivers (13.0 mi).
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