Benham, KY is a small town located in Harlan County with a population of 675 people. This small mountain town has many local businesses, such as a grocery store, hardware store, and restaurant. Year-round outdoor activities in Benham include hiking, camping, and fishing. There are also local organizations that offer various events throughout the year such as art classes and markets that feature local products. Sports are very popular in Benham, with football being one of the most popular sports. The high school teams compete against other schools in the region and often host games at their home field. In addition to football, there are other sporting events such as baseball tournaments and basketball tournaments hosted by the local youth sports leagues.
The population in Benham is 675. There are 2,885 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benham is 42.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benham is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benham
- 56.3% are married
- 7.6% are divorced
- 35.8% are married with children
- 3.0% have children, but are single
Race in Benham
- 98.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 1.1% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander