Benton township, Arkansas
Benton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Benton township is a geographic entity located in Faulkner County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,005. The land area covers 29.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,005 | ±450 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 59.6 yrs | ±23 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 394 | ±199 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 450 | ±199 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 394 | ±199 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 | ±68 |
| Median Home Value | $202,100 | ±$200,376 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,722 | ±$43,595 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,552 | ±$7,102 |
| Poverty Rate | 0.2% | ±0.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2 | ±5 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.7% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 278 | ±136 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 66% | ±42.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF FAULKNER
GUS Population: 131,611 (2024)
ID: 160861
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY JUDGE
801 LOCUST ST, CONWAY AR 72034-5330
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Benton | 09-12 | Benton, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GREENBRIER, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | GREENBRIER, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-09 | GREENBRIER, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-07 | GREENBRIER, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | GREENBRIER, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GREENBRIER, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | GREENBRIER, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GUY, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | GUY, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Arthur's Beauty College
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College Vocational | 19.0 mi away | 2320 Washington Avenue, Conway, AR, 72032 |
5013297770
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CLEBURNE COUNTY LIBRARY- QUITMAN
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 5904 HEBER SPRINGS ROAD WEST, QUITMAN, AR, 72131 |
(501) 589-2332
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Hendrix College
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College | 19.4 mi away | 1600 Washington Ave, Conway, AR, 72032-3080 |
5013296811
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ROSE BUD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 548A HWY. 5, ROSE BUD, AR, 72137 |
(501) 556-4447
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Central Baptist College
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College | 20.4 mi away | 1501 College Avenue, Conway, AR, 72034 |
5013296872
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FAULKNER-VAN BUREN REGIONAL LIBRARY, MOUNT VERNON
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 1370 HIGHWAY 36, MOUNT VERNON, AR, 72111 |
(501) 849-3080
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University of Central Arkansas
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College | 21.2 mi away | 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR, 72035-0001 |
5014505000
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FAULKNER-VAN BUREN REGIONAL LIBRARY, DAMASCUS
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 17379 HWY 65, DAMASCUS, AR, 72039 |
(501) 335-8142
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FAULKNER-VAN BUREN REGIONAL LIBRARY, GREENBRIER
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 13 WILSON FARM ROAD, GREENBRIER, AR, 72058 |
(501) 679-6344
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FAULKNER-VAN BUREN REGIONAL LIBRARY, TWIN GROVES
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 10 TWIN GROVES LANE, TWIN GROVES, AR, 72039 |
(501) 335-8088
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GREENBRIER, AR US, located 9.4 miles from Benton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.1° | 28.3° | 38.7° | 3.18" | — |
| February | 55.6° | 29.8° | 42.7° | 3.60" | — |
| March | 63.2° | 38.1° | 50.7° | 4.99" | — |
| April | 73.0° | 45.9° | 59.4° | 5.48" | — |
| May | 79.6° | 56.0° | 67.8° | 5.50" | — |
| June | 87.9° | 64.8° | 76.3° | 3.58" | — |
| July | 91.7° | 68.5° | 80.1° | 3.40" | — |
| August | 91.6° | 66.6° | 79.1° | 4.00" | — |
| September | 85.1° | 58.7° | 71.9° | 3.65" | — |
| October | 74.0° | 46.0° | 60.0° | 4.52" | — |
| November | 61.5° | 36.5° | 49.0° | 4.27" | — |
| December | 52.2° | 30.6° | 41.4° | 4.37" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Guy city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| Rose Bud town | Town | 8.6 mi | — |
| Enola town | Town | 8.7 mi | — |
| Mount Vernon town | Town | 8.9 mi | — |
| Twin Groves town | Town | 10.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0504590473. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.