Benham, Kentucky
Benham: Human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Benham is a city located in the county of Harlan in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 500 and a population density of 823 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 417 inhabitants.
The city was created 64 years ago in 1960.
Quick Facts about Benham
| Population : | 417 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Harlan County |
| Postal code : | 40807 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 0.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,591 feet / 485 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1961 (64 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:25:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 687 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -19.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benham is located at 36°57'53"N 82°56'55"W (36.9648100, -82.9485000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Benham
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Benham decreased by 19.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 500 | - | census |
| 2011 | 498 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 488 | -2.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 483 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 473 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 460 | -2.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 450 | -2.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 442 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 432 | -2.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 425 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 417 | -1.92% | estimation process |
Schools in Benham
College & universities near Benham, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157739 | Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College | Cumberland (KY) | 40823 |
Other cities in Harlan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harlan County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 35,847 | City in Kentucky |
| Cumberland | 1,854 | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States |
| Harlan | 1,471 | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States |
| Evarts | 792 | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Lynch | 630 | Human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Loyall | 585 | City in Kentucky |
