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Benton, PA
Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
Population
485
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
812
ZIP codes
0
Benton and its ZIP codes
Benton at a glance
- Benton is about 2.8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Benton, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,260
24,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $7,767 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
385
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
490
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
48.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WallerCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.3 |
| StillwaterBorough | 3.3 mi | 3.1 |
| RohrsburgCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| New ColumbusBorough | 5.6 mi | 3.1 |
| JonestownCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Jamison CityCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| Elk GroveCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| OrangevilleBorough | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| IolaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| MillvilleBorough | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| Eyers GroveCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| LightstreetCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| FoundryvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Briar CreekBorough | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| BerwickBorough | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Lime RidgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, PA in?
- Benton is in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Benton, PA?
- About 485 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include Waller (3.2 mi), Stillwater (3.3 mi), Rohrsburg (5 mi), New Columbus (5.6 mi), Jonestown (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023