Benton township

County:: Scott County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 63.069
State:: Missouri

Benton township is located in Scott County, Missouri. Benton township has a 2025 population of 4,010. 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 $51,660 with a poverty rate of 37.63%. The median age in Benton township is 40.7 years: 40.5 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton township includes 96.03% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	3,851	96.03%
Two or more races	120	2.99%
Asian	24	0.6%
Black or African American	15	0.37%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

Benton township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton township's average per capita income is $27,393. Household income levels show a median of $37,627. The poverty rate stands at 37.63%.

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	$60,169	-
Families	$53,750	$71,586
Households	$37,627	$51,660
Non Families	$19,375	$28,200

$27,393

Average Income

$37,627

Median Household Income

37.63%

Poverty Rate