Benton township

County:: Scott County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 79.238
State:: Missouri

Benton township is located in Scott County, Missouri. Benton township has a 2025 population of 19,469. 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 $95,086 with a poverty rate of 24.78%. The median age in Benton township is 26.5 years: 26.6 years for males, and 26.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton township includes 86.5% White, 5.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	16,841	86.5%
Black or African American	1,049	5.39%
Two or more races	905	4.65%
Asian	465	2.39%
Other race	119	0.61%
Native American	90	0.46%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Benton township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton township's average per capita income is $41,733. Household income levels show a median of $53,092. The poverty rate stands at 24.78%.

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	$89,455	-
Families	$74,451	$137,942
Households	$53,092	$95,086
Non Families	$22,875	$44,976

$41,733

Average Income

$53,092

Median Household Income

24.78%

Poverty Rate