Benton, New York
Benton: town in New York, United States
About
Benton is a town located in the county of Yates in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,836 and a population density of 64 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,727 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Benton
| Population | 2,727 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Yates County |
| Area | 44.44 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.7176,-77.0436 |
| Altitude | 915 feet / 279 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:58:53 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 61 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Benton is located at 42°43'3"N 77°2'37"W (42.7175700, -77.0435800).
Benton map
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Benton decreased by 4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,836 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,840 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,835 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,826 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,829 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,810 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,795 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,789 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,766 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,745 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,727 | -0.66% | estimation process |
People born in Benton (3)
People born in Benton, including Justice of the Peace Levi W. Barden, politician James R. Lyon, surgeon Erastus Bradley Wolcott, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Benton, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192192 | Keuka College | Keuka Park (NY) | 14478 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Benton, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROC | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station | 320 Central Avenue | RAIL |
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| SYR | William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center | 131 Alliance Bank Parkway | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Benton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bellona Post Office | Bellona (NY) | 14415 |
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Other cities in Yates County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yates County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Yan | 4,948 | Incorporated village in Yates County, New York, United States |
| Starkey | 3,473 | Town in New York, USA |
| Potter | 1,812 | Human settlement in Yates County, New York, United States of America |
| Barrington | 1,649 | Human settlement in Yates County, New York, United States of America |
| Dundee | 1,608 | Human settlement in Starkey, New York, United States of America |
| Middlesex | 1,453 | City in Yates County, New York, United States of America |
| Italy | 1,144 | Town in New York |
| Rushville | 661 | Human settlement in New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Benton distances to largest New York cities