Benton

A city in Scott County, Missouri — population 880 as of 2020.

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Benton by the numbers

Population 880Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km²), 0 sq mi water
Median age: 45.9
Households: 319
Persons per household: 2.3
Median household income: $86,023
Median house value: $254,300

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Office: CITY CLERK
Address: PO BOX 185, BENTON, MO 63736

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