Benton township is located in Eaton County Michigan. Benton township has a 2024 population of 2,761. Benton township is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually but its population has decreased by -0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,764 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton township is $101,808 with a poverty rate of 4.68%. The median age in Benton township is 42.1 years: 40.5 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,567 | 92.74% |
| Two or more races | 100 | 3.61% |
| Native American | 63 | 2.28% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.65% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,005 | 2.73 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Married | 675 | 3.16 | 97.2 | 2.8 |
| Non Family | 237 | 1.43 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 48 | 2.88 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 45 | 3.02 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
92.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 2.36% |
| Associates Degree | 289 | 14.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 413 | 21.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 109 | 5.59% |
| High School Graduate | 576 | 29.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 1.28% |
| Some College | 493 | 25.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,732 | 1,682 | 423 |
| Hispanic | 120 | 118 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 57 | 22 |
| Native American | 46 | 27 | 11 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 5 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,045 | $72,708 | $58,068 |
| Graduate Degree | $135,000 | $136,638 | $66,000 |
| High School Graduate | $46,364 | $46,346 | $46,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,648 | $51,335 | $49,604 |
| Some College | $48,875 | $48,938 | $48,813 |
$50,648
Average Earnings
$51,335
Average Male
$49,604
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.94% of Benton township residents speak only English, while 1.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,313 | 87 | 3.76% |
| Native | 63 | 34 | 53.97% |
| Hispanic | 299 | 6 | 2.01% |
| Black | 18 | 2 | 11.11% |
| Multiple | 99 | 2 | 2.02% |
4.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.13%
Male Poverty Rate
5.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton township is Native, with 53.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton township is Hispanic, with 2.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.04% |
| High School | 4.17% |
| Some College | 1.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.81% |
| Male Employed | 2.29% |
| Female Employed | 1.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,755 | $111,361 |
| Households | $90,842 | $101,808 |
| Married Families | $97,264 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,028 | $64,176 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
63.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
201
Number of Veterans
182
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 84 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 8.88% |
| Native American | 11 | 17.46% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 15.25% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3.7% |
| Other Race | 3 | 21.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.08%
Born in Benton township
99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
99.1% of Benton township residents were born in the United States, with 82.08% having been born in Michigan. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,771 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 2,769 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 2,767 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 2,765 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 2,763 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 2,761 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 2,759 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 2,757 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 2,760 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 2,764 | -76 | -2.68% |
| 2019 | 2,840 | 15 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 2,825 | 6 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 2,819 | 6 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 2,813 | 13 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 2,800 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 2,796 | 8 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 2,788 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 2,782 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 2,777 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 2,773 | 0 | 0% |