What is the population of Benton, Tennessee?

Benton has a population of approximately 1,560 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Benton, Tennessee located?

Benton is located in Tennessee, United States, at approximate coordinates 35.1749°, -84.6517°.

What is the median household income in Benton?

The median household income in Benton is approximately $29,414 based on the most recent open data.

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Benton

Total population

1,560

Median home value

$184,200

12%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$29,414

Benton$29k

National$74k

Founded

1840

Elevation226 m

Land area8.32 km²

Coordinates35.17°, -84.65°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1840

Elevation

226 m

Area

8.32 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Benton is a town in Polk County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,532 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Polk County.

History & geography

History

Benton was founded in 1840 as a county seat for Polk County, which had been established the previous year. The town, originally a trading post known as McKamy's stock stand, was named in honor of politician and US Senator from Missouri, Thomas Hart Benton. Nancy Ward, a Cherokee known as Nanyehi, was a Beloved Woman, a leader among her people. For many years, she participated in negotiations with the British and Americans. After the American Revolution, she had an inn here and was finally buried here. The Nancy Ward Chapter of the DAR, named in her honor, has marked the graves of her and her son Fivekiller. On May 27, 1983, the Benton fireworks disaster occurred on a farm southeast of the city. An explosion at a secret fireworks operation killed eleven, injured one, and caused damage within a radius of several miles, revealing the illegal business. This was by far the largest and most successful known illegal fireworks operation. The blast was heard more than away.