Benton township is located in Elkhart County Indiana. Benton township has a 2024 population of 3,219. Benton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,225 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton township is $105,548 with a poverty rate of 3.94%. The median age in Benton township is 23.5 years: 21.4 years for males, and 26.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,110 | 96.37% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 3.38% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.15% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 724 | 4.45 | 88 | 12 |
| Married | 556 | 4.96 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 102 | 1.1 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Female | 59 | 5.59 | 78 | 22 |
| Male | 7 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
4.89
Average Family Size
4.45
Average Household Size
88.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 5.15% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 6.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 149 | 9.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 2.77% |
| High School Graduate | 608 | 39.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 280 | 18.04% |
| Some College | 290 | 18.69% |
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 | 1,505 | 1,175 | 192 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 16 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,458 | $87,632 | $42,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,621 | $50,197 | $34,656 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $57,071 | $57,067 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,426 | $55,540 | $34,835 |
| Some College | $31,321 | $35,450 | $0 |
$44,426
Average Earnings
$55,540
Average Male
$34,835
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.62% of Benton township residents speak only English, while 41.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 33.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 109 | 86 | 78.9% |
| Hispanic | 305 | 86 | 28.2% |
| White | 2,915 | 41 | 1.41% |
3.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.79%
Male Poverty Rate
4.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton township is Multiple, with 78.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton township is White, with 1.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.6% |
| High School | 2.31% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.16% |
| Male Employed | 1.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,143 | $109,308 |
| Households | $97,907 | $105,548 |
| Married Families | $103,311 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,685 | $71,436 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
68.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
56
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 3.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
87.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.7%
Labor Force Participation
73%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
85.22%
Born in Benton township
99.41%
Native Born
0.59%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.41% of Benton township residents were born in the United States, with 85.22% having been born in Indiana. 0.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,204 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 3,207 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 3,210 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 3,213 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 3,216 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 3,219 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 3,222 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 3,225 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 3,230 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 3,225 | 74 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 3,151 | 17 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 3,134 | 22 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 3,112 | 20 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 3,092 | 16 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 3,076 | 29 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 3,047 | 29 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 3,018 | 23 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 2,995 | 18 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2,977 | 13 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 2,964 | 0 | 0% |