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Benton, KY
City in Marshall County, Kentucky.
Population
4,748
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
931
ZIP codes
0
Benton and its ZIP codes
Benton at a glance
- Benton is about 8.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 89th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $66,827, 5% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,000 (24% below Kentucky) and median rent is $787 a month.
Local data for Benton, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,827
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$157,000
Median rent
$787/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (361), Scottish Americans (197), German Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,320
11,471 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,075
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $8,092 per person
How people get to work
Benton, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
787
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HardinCity | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| DexterCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| SymsoniaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Calvert CityCity | 12 mi | 17.9 |
| Grand RiversCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| GilbertsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| ReidlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| MurrayCity | 16 mi | 11.7 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| LedbetterCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.9 |
| MayfieldCity | 18 mi | 7.3 |
| FarleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.9 |
| SedaliaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| KuttawaCity | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| SmithlandCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, KY in?
- Benton is in Marshall County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Benton, KY?
- About 4,748 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include Hardin (6 mi), Dexter (7.9 mi), Symsonia (11 mi), Calvert City (12 mi), Grand Rivers (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023