Benton township

County:: Ringgold County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 36.265
State:: Iowa

Benton township is located in Ringgold County, Iowa. Benton township has a 2025 population of 229. Benton township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The average household income in Benton township is $173,022 with a poverty rate of 6.11%. The median age in Benton township is 36.6 years: 37.5 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton township includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	229	100%
Black or African American	0	0%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%
Two or more races	0	0%

Benton township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton township's average per capita income is $58,875. Household income levels show a median of $128,571. The poverty rate stands at 6.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$133,281	-
Families	$129,286	$147,460
Households	$128,571	$173,022
Non Families	-	$224,150

$58,875

Average Income

$128,571

Median Household Income

6.11%

Poverty Rate