Benton, Arkansas

Benton: City in Arkansas, USA

About

Benton is a city located in the county of Saline in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,681. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 37,214 inhabitants.

The city was created 191 years ago in 1832.

Benton locator map
Location of Benton on Arkansas map.

Quick Facts about Benton

Population : 37,214 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Arkansas (United States)
County : Saline County
Different from : Benton County
Phone Area Codes : 501
Water as percent of area : 2.25%
Land as percent of area : 97.75%
Altitude : 407 feet / 124 meters
Capital city : Benton is capital of Saline County
Establishment : January 01, 1833 (191 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 16:30:19 (3rd November 2024)
Postal code : 72015
Population growth : 17.56% (2010-2020)
Saline County Courthouse 'Benton  Arkansas' image
Saline County Courthouse 'Benton Arkansas'
Saline County Courthouse 'Benton  Arkansas' image

Geography

Benton is located at 34°33'52"N 92°35'13"W (34.5645400, -92.5868300).

Benton map

Demographics

The population of Benton increased by 17.56% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 30,681 - census
2011 31,384 2.24% estimation process
2012 31,973 1.84% estimation process
2013 32,635 2.03% estimation process
2014 33,205 1.72% estimation process
2015 33,821 1.82% estimation process
2016 35,329 4.27% estimation process
2017 35,974 1.79% estimation process
2018 36,428 1.25% estimation process
2019 36,820 1.06% estimation process
2020 37,214 1.06% estimation process

Benton zip code is 72015. County name: Saline, County fips: 05125

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Schools in Benton

College & universities near Benton, AR

Code Name City ZIP
106546 Baptist Health College Little Rock Little Rock (AR) 72210-2827

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Benton, AR

Code Name Address Type
MVN Malvern station 200 East First St. RAIL
LRK Little Rock Union Station 1400 West Markham Street RAIL
ARK Arkadelphia station 798 South 5th St. RAIL

Post offices near Benton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Benton Post Office Benton (AR) 72015

Other places with the same name (18)

Other cities in Saline County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saline County , AR.

City Name Population Title
Bryant 21,375 City in Arkansas, USA
East End 6,998 Census-designated place in Saline County, Arkansas
Haskell 4,639 City in Arkansas, USA
Shannon Hills 4,087 City in Arkansas, USA
Bauxite 555 Township in Saline County, Arkansas
Traskwood 549 Township in Saline County, Arkansas

Distance to Other Cities

Benton distances to largest Arkansas cities