Benton
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Benton is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 1,726 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,148 ft (350 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Abington, 3.6 miles S.
- 1,726residents (2020 Census)
- 1,148 ftelevation · 350 m
- 24.1 sq miland area · 62.3 km²
- 72 / sq mipopulation density
- 18420ZIP code
About Benton
Benton Township is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,728 at the 2020 census. The village of Fleetville is in Benton Township.
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Living in Benton
- Median household income
- $64,583
- Median home value
- $257,400
- Median rent
- $1,223/mo
- Median age
- 57.5
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Benton had 1,726 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,726 |
|---|---|
| Density | 72 per sq mi (28 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benton at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,726 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.07 sq mi (62.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6063° N, 75.7024° W |
| ZIP code | 18420 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4206905696 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benton
- North Abington3.6 mi S
- La Plume4.6 mi SW
- Nicholson4.7 mi W
- Dalton5.1 mi S
- Factoryville5.2 mi SW
- Greenfield5.6 mi E
- Waverly5.6 mi S
- Scott6.0 mi SE
- Lenox6.2 mi N
- Clinton6.7 mi SW
- West Abington7.0 mi SW
- Glenburn7.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Benton
What county is Benton in?
Benton is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Benton, PA?
1,726 people lived in Benton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benton, PA?
The ZIP code of Benton is 18420.
What is the elevation of Benton?
1,148 feet (350 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benton?
North Abington (3.6 mi), La Plume (4.6 mi), Nicholson (4.7 mi), Dalton (5.1 mi), Factoryville (5.2 mi).
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