Benton, Maine

Benton: Town in Maine, United States

About

Benton is a town located in the county of Kennebec in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,732 and a population density of 94 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,720 inhabitants.

Benton locator map
Location of Benton on Maine map.

Quick Facts about Benton

Population : 2,720 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Maine (United States)
County : Kennebec County
Postal code : 04901
Phone Area Codes : 207
Area : 29.06 km2
Altitude : 154 feet / 47 meters
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 06:20:52 (28th April 2024)
Density : 94 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.44% (2010-2020)
Kennebec County Maine incorporated and unincorporated areas Benton highlighted locator map image
Kennebec County Maine incorporated and unincorporated areas Benton highlighted
Kennebec County Maine incorporated and unincorporated areas Benton highlighted locator map image

Geography

Benton is located at 44°35'10"N 69°33'3"W (44.5861800, -69.5508800).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Benton decreased by 0.44% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,732 - census
2011 2,713 -0.7% estimation process
2012 2,706 -0.26% estimation process
2013 2,699 -0.26% estimation process
2014 2,686 -0.48% estimation process
2015 2,680 -0.22% estimation process
2016 2,699 0.7% estimation process
2017 2,705 0.22% estimation process
2018 2,715 0.37% estimation process
2019 2,713 -0.07% estimation process
2020 2,720 0.26% estimation process

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People born in Benton (5)

People born in Benton, including United States Navy admiral Albert W. Grant, basketball player Ashley Underwood, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Brian L. Buker, .

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Schools in Benton

College & universities near Benton, ME

Code Name City ZIP
161192 Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield (ME) 04937-1367

Stations (15)

Amtrak & bus stations near Benton, ME

Code Name Address Type
AGM Augusta, ME 9 Industrial Drive BUS
BFT Belfast, Maine Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 BUS
SRT Searsport, Maine 161 East Main St. BUS
LCV Lincolnville, Maine 2512 Atlantic Highway BUS
WDR Waldoboro, Maine US hwy 1 and hwy 32 BUS

Post offices near Benton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Fairfield Post Office Fairfield (ME) 04937

Other places with the same name (18)

Other cities in Kennebec County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kennebec County , ME. (more)

City Name Population Title
Augusta 18,747 County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
Waterville 16,579 City in Maine, United States
Winslow 7,654 Town in Maine
Oakland 6,341 Town in Kennebec County in the U.
Winthrop 6,029 Town in Maine, United States
Gardiner 5,685 City in Maine
Sidney 4,543 Town in Maine, United States
Vassalboro 4,420 City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
China 4,339 Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Monmouth 4,172 Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Clinton 3,369 Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Belgrade 3,150 Town in Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Farmingdale 2,925 Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Pittston 2,819 Town in Maine, United States of America
Chelsea 2,753 Town in Maine, US
Windsor 2,620 Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Benton distances to largest Maine cities