Benton City, Missouri
Benton City: Human settlement in Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America
About
Benton City is a city located in the county of Audrain in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 104 and a population density of 387 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 103 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Benton City
| Population : | 103 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Audrain County |
| Postal code : | 65232 |
| Area : | 0.27 km2 |
| Altitude : | 823 feet / 251 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:43:20 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 383 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benton City is located at 39°8'4"N 91°45'55"W (39.1344800, -91.7651700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Benton City decreased by 0.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 104 | - | census |
| 2011 | 104 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 104 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 103 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 104 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 104 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 104 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 103 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 102 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 102 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 103 | 0.97% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,722 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,565 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,095 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,565 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.6% |
| White only, percent : | 96.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 547 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,753 |
Benton City zip code is 65232.
County name: Audrain, County
fips: 29007
Benton City, Jefftown
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,753 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $112,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,012 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $349 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $656 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 10 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,311 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.8% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,393 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 43,500 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,013 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,217 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,830 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 121 |
| 2019 total employment : | 3,538 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 216,685 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 7.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 468 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 500 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 308 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 459 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 59 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 353 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 45.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 187.65 |
Schools in Benton City
College & universities near Benton City, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 179964 | William Woods University | Fulton (MO) | 65251-2388 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Benton City, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEM | Hermann | Wharf & Gutenberg Sts. | RAIL |
| JEF | Jefferson City | 101 Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Benton City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Benton City Post Office | Benton City (MO) | 65232 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Benton City , Washington City in Benton County, Washington, United States with a population of 3,495 people.
Other cities in Audrain County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Audrain County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 11,530 | City in and county seat of Audrain County, Missouri |
| Vandalia | 3,496 | City in Audrain and Ralls Counties, Missouri, USA |
| Laddonia | 498 | City in Audrain County, Missouri, United States |
| Farber | 310 | City in Audrain County, Missouri, United States |
| Martinsburg | 299 | Town in Audrain County, Missouri, United States |
| Rush Hill | 143 | Human settlement in Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Vandiver | 69 | Human settlement in Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Champ | 13 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
