Benton, Kansas

Benton: City in Kansas

About

Benton is a city located in the county of Butler in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 880 and a population density of 247 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 865 inhabitants.

The city was created 115 years ago in 1909.

Benton locator map
Location of Benton on Kansas map.

Quick Facts about Benton

Population : 865 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kansas (United States)
County : Butler County
Postal code : 67017
Area : 3.56 km2
Altitude : 1,375 feet / 419 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1909 (115 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 18:30:27 (12th December 2024)
Density : 243 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -1.73% (2010-2020)
Circle Middle School 'Benton  Kansas' image
Circle Middle School 'Benton Kansas'
Circle Middle School 'Benton  Kansas' image

Geography

Benton is located at 37°47'20"N 97°6'31"W (37.7889000, -97.1086500).

Benton map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Benton decreased by 1.73% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 880 - census
2011 883 0.34% estimation process
2012 879 -0.46% estimation process
2013 875 -0.46% estimation process
2014 876 0.11% estimation process
2015 877 0.11% estimation process
2016 881 0.45% estimation process
2017 879 -0.23% estimation process
2018 873 -0.69% estimation process
2019 871 -0.23% estimation process
2020 865 -0.69% estimation process

Benton zip code is 67017. County name: Butler, County fips: 20015

Benton, Бентон

People born in Benton (1)

American baseball player Ralph Winegarner was born in Benton

Schools in Benton

College & universities near Benton, KS

Code Name City ZIP
156107 Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Wichita (KS) 67226

Stations (2)

Amtrak & bus stations near Benton, KS

Code Name Address Type
NEW Newton 414 North Main St. RAIL
HUT Hutchinson North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave RAIL

Post offices near Benton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Benton Post Office Benton (KS) 67017

Other places with the same name (18)

Other cities in Butler County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butler County , KS. (more)

City Name Population Title
Prairie Village 22,315 City in Kansas, United States
Andover 13,672 City in Kansas, United States
Clay Center 3,991 City in Kansas
Rose Hill 3,979 City in Butler County, Kansas, United States
Douglass 1,646 City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America
Towanda 1,446 Township in Butler County, Kansas
Augusta 1,216 City in Butler County, Kansas, United States
El Dorado 804 City in and county seat of Butler County, Kansas, United States
Leon 730 City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America
Whitewater 723 City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America
Rosalia 630 Census-designated place in Butler County, Kansas
Bloomington 534 City in Kansas, United States
Potwin 438 City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America
Chelsea 266 Township in Butler County, Kansas
Elbing 230 City in Butler County, Kansas, United States
Latham 137 City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America