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Benton, AL
Town in Lowndes County, Alabama.
Population
32
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
106
ZIP codes
0
Benton and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lowndes County. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,805
2,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,121
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.6M
FY 2026, $8,403 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
231
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White HallTown | 6.3 mi | 15.3 |
| Selmont-West SelmontCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| LowndesboroTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| MossesTown | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| GordonvilleTown | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| AutaugavilleTown | 13 mi | 7.8 |
| SelmaCity | 14 mi | 13.8 |
| Valley GrandeCity | 16 mi | 33.5 |
| HaynevilleTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| PrattvilleCity | 24 mi | 35.7 |
| OrrvilleTown | 25 mi | 1 |
| BillingsleyTown | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| Fort DepositTown | 27 mi | 5.7 |
| Pine LevelCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 25.2 |
| MillbrookCity | 30 mi | 14.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, AL in?
- Benton is in Lowndes County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Benton, AL?
- About 32 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include White Hall (6.3 mi), Selmont-West Selmont (12 mi), Lowndesboro (12 mi), Mosses (12 mi), Gordonville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023