Benton township, Ohio
Benton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Benton township is a geographic entity located in Paulding County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 994. The land area covers 36.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 994 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ±11.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 341 | ±83 | 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 | 376 | ±85 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 341 | ±83 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 35 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $156,500 | ±$41,019 |
| Median Gross Rent | $908 | ±$227 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,844 | ±$24,675 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,672 | ±$9,287 |
| Poverty Rate | 0.3% | ±0.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3 | ±5 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 560 | ±180 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.3% | ±10.3% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF BENTON
GUS Population: 1,000 (2024)
ID: 193916
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 554, PAYNE OH 45880
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COUNTY OF PAULDING
GUS Population: 18,755 (2024)
ID: 172269
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
115 N WILLIAMS ST, STE B-1, PAULDING OH 45879-1284
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Antwerp, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Antwerp, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Antwerp, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Decatur, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Decatur, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Decatur, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Convoy, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Convoy, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Convoy, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Convoy, OH |
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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Vantage Career Center
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College Vocational | 13.9 mi away | 818 North Franklin Street, Van Wert, OH, 45891 |
41923854112110
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PAYNE BRANCH
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 101 N MAIN ST, PAYNE, OH, 45880 |
(419) 263-3333
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Ravenscroft Beauty College
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College Vocational | 16.8 mi away | 4530 Lahmeyer Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835 |
2604868868
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MONROEVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 115 MAIN STREET, MONROEVILLE, IN, 46773 |
(260) 421-1340
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Indiana Institute of Technology
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College | 19.6 mi away | 1600 E Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46803-1228 |
8009372448
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CONVOY BRANCH
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 116 E. TULLY ST., CONVOY, OH, 45832 |
(419) 749-4000
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Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies
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College | 19.6 mi away | 1600 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN, 46803 |
2604225561
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WOODBURN BRANCH
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 4701 STATE ROAD 101 NORTH, WOODBURN, IN, 46797 |
(260) 421-1370
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Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis - IU Fort Wayne
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College | 19.8 mi away | 2101 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805-1499 | — |
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ANTWERP BRANCH
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 205 NEW MADISON ST, ANTWERP, OH, 45813 |
(419) 258-2855
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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 PAULDING, OH US, located 10.2 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 | 32.5° | 16.8° | 24.7° | 2.43" | 7.3" |
| February | 36.0° | 18.6° | 27.3° | 2.03" | 7.5" |
| March | 47.1° | 27.2° | 37.2° | 2.56" | 4.1" |
| April | 60.7° | 37.3° | 49.0° | 3.47" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.3° | 49.1° | 60.7° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.4° | 59.7° | 70.5° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.1° | 62.4° | 73.7° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 60.0° | 71.5° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.5° | 52.9° | 65.2° | 2.92" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.6° | 41.6° | 53.1° | 2.80" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.7° | 31.7° | 40.7° | 2.78" | 0.9" |
| December | 37.8° | 22.9° | 30.4° | 2.30" | 3.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payne village | Village | 3.3 mi | — |
| Monroeville town | Town | 7.6 mi | — |
| Convoy village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
| Haviland village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
| Woodburn city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Scott village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3912505634. • 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.