Benton Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 74 | — | — |
| 1990 | 48 | -26 | -35.1% |
| 2000 | 47 | -1 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 49 | +2 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 41 | -8 | -16.3% |
| 2024 | 37 | -4 | -9.8% |
Benton vs. Lowndes County
| Year | Benton | Lowndes County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 74 | 13,253 | 0.6% |
| 1990 | 48 | 12,658 | 0.4% |
| 2000 | 47 | 13,473 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 49 | 11,299 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 41 | 10,311 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | 37 | 9,485 | 0.4% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 74 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 48 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 47 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 48 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 48 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 48 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 48 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 48 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 48 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 49 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 49 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 49 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 49 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 48 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 47 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 46 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 45 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 45 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 44 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 43 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 42 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 41 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 41 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 39 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 38 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 38 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 37 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)