Benton
Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Benton is a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, with 823 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 764 ft (233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stillwater, 3.0 miles S.
- 823residents (2020 Census)
- 764 ftelevation · 233 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 1,379 / sq mipopulation density
- 17878ZIP code
About Benton
Benton is a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 824 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area.
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Living in Benton
- Median household income
- $34,500
- Median home value
- $168,400
- Median rent
- $956/mo
- Median age
- 55.9
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Benton had 823 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 823 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,379 per sq mi (532 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benton at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbia County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 823 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.60 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1957° N, 76.3843° W |
| ZIP code | 17878 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4205680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benton
- Stillwater3.0 mi S
- Jackson3.3 mi NW
- Waller3.3 mi NW
- Fishing Creek4.2 mi SE
- Rohrsburg5.0 mi SW
- New Columbus5.3 mi E
- Sugarloaf5.5 mi N
- Greenwood5.5 mi SW
- Jonestown6.2 mi SE
- Pine6.8 mi W
- Jamison City6.9 mi N
- Huntington7.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benton
What county is Benton in?
Benton is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Benton, PA?
823 people lived in Benton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benton, PA?
The ZIP code of Benton is 17878.
What is the elevation of Benton?
764 feet (233 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benton?
Stillwater (3.0 mi), Jackson (3.3 mi), Waller (3.3 mi), Fishing Creek (4.2 mi), Rohrsburg (5.0 mi).
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