Benton, California is a small town located in Inyo County with a population of just 287 people. The population density of the town is 11 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Benton has plenty to offer. For local businesses, visitors can explore the Benton Hot Springs and the Benton Crossing Roadhouse or take a tour of the Laws Railroad Museum & Historic Site. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking, camping, fishing and star gazing at the nearby White Mountains Wilderness Area. For additional leisure time activities, there are several other organizations around town like the Benton Literary Club or the Benton Lions Club. If you’re looking for some excitement then don’t miss out on one of their many annual sporting events such as Kite Day or Fourth of July celebrations.
The population in Benton is 287. There are 10 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benton is 63.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benton is 1.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benton
- 18.8% are married
- 16.4% are divorced
- 2.4% are married with children
- 21.4% have children, but are single
Race in Benton
- 61.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 37.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander