Benton City, MO is a small town situated in Scott County with a current population of 131 according to the latest census. It has a population density of 990 people per square mile which is significantly higher than the national average of 93 people per square mile. There are many local businesses including a grocery store, hardware store, pharmacy, gas station, and café. The city also offers year-round outdoor activities such as fishing in the nearby rivers, camping in the nearby forests, and biking along the scenic trails. Other organizations include the Benton City Library and Historical Society. Local sporting events include baseball games at Benton City Park or basketball tournaments at North Scott High School Gymnasium throughout the year.
The population in Benton City is 131. There are 1,260 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benton City is 48.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benton City is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benton City
- 50.9% are married
- 18.4% are divorced
- 15.0% are married with children
- 27.5% have children, but are single
Race in Benton City
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander