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Benton, IN
Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana.
Population
384
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
402
ZIP codes
0
Benton and its ZIP codes
Benton at a glance
- Benton is about 2.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Benton, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elkhart County. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,710
126,935 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,348
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,288 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
340
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
34.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New ParisCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.6 |
| MillersburgTown | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| GoshenCity | 5.8 mi | 17.9 |
| SyracuseTown | 6.3 mi | 2.2 |
| MilfordTown | 7.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Enchanted HillsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| LigonierCity | 9.4 mi | 2.9 |
| CromwellTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| MiddleburyTown | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| TopekaTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| DunlapCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| WakarusaTown | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| LeesburgTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| OswegoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| North WebsterTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| NappaneeCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, IN in?
- Benton is in Elkhart County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Benton, IN?
- About 384 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include New Paris (2.9 mi), Millersburg (4 mi), Goshen (5.8 mi), Syracuse (6.3 mi), Milford (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023