Benton is a town located in Yates County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,640. The town is named after an early resident.
The Town of Benton is located in the northeast part of the county.
History
The town was formed in 1803 before the formation of Yates County. Originally calle the “Town of Vernon,” the name was changed to Snell due to conflict with another “Vernon.” Finally, the name was changed to Benton, after Levi Benton.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 115.1 km˛ (44.4 mi˛). 107.4 km˛ (41.5 mi˛) of it is land and 7.7 km˛ (3.0 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 6.66% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,640 people, 864 households, and 642 families residing in the town. The population density is 24.6/km˛ (63.6/mi˛). There are 956 housing units at an average density of 8.9/km˛ (23.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 98.86% White, 0.42% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 0.42% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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Benton City is a city located in Benton County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,624.
History
Benton City was officially incorporated on June 14, 1945.
Geography
Benton City is located at 46°16'4" North, 119°29'18" West (46.267872, -119.488230)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 km˛ (1.8 mi˛). 4.5 km˛ (1.7 mi˛) of it is land and 0.57% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,624 people, 894 households, and 660 families residing in the city. The population density is 582.3/km˛ (1,507.8/mi˛). There are 1,043 housing units at
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Lake Benton is a city located in Lincoln County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 703.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.0 km˛ (4.7 mi˛). 9.9 km˛ (3.8 mi˛) of it is land and 2.1 km˛ (0.8 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 17.63% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 703 people, 334 households, and 196 families residing in the city. The population density is 71.1/km˛ (183.8/mi˛). There are 365 housing units at an average density of 36.9/km˛ (95.4/mi˛). The
Benton is a city located in Marshall County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,197. It is the county seat of Marshall County6.
Shape-note singers gather annually at Benton on the fourth Sunday in May to sing from a tunebook called The Southern Harmony. This event, organized in 1884 and called The Big Singing or Big Singing Day, is considered by many to be the oldest indigenous musical tradition in the United States.
Geography
Benton is located at 36°51'19" North, 88°21'15" West (36.855231, -88.354047)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area
Benton is a city located in Ringgold County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 40.
Geography
Benton is located at 40°42'21" North, 94°21'28" West (40.705785, -94.357796)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 km˛ (0.7 mi˛). 1.7 km˛ (0.7 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 40 people, 19 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density is 23.1/km˛ (59.8/mi˛). There are 20 housing units at an average density of 11.5/km˛ (29.9/mi˛).
