Benton County, Missouri
Benton County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Benton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,056 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,627 inhabitants. Its county seat is Warsaw. The county was created 190 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Benton County
| Population : | 19,627 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| Different from : | Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County |
| Area : | 1949 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 6.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 93.6% |
| Named for : | Thomas Hart Benton |
| Capital : | Warsaw |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1835 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:04:05 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benton County is located at 38°17'41"N 93°17'17"W (38.2948500, -93.2879500). It has 6 neighbors: Camden County, Henry County, Hickory County, Morgan County, Pettis County and Saint Clair County.
Benton County map
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The largest city of Benton County is Warsaw with a population of 2,217. Other cities include, Lincoln population 1,197 and Cole Camp population 1,148. See all Benton County cities & populated places.
Benton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | 2,217 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Lincoln | 1,197 | City in Benton County, Missouri, United States |
| Cole Camp | 1,148 | City in Benton County, Missouri, United States |
| Ionia | 88 | Village in the United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Benton County
Benton County has 6 neighbours.
- Camden County county in Missouri, United States
- Henry County county in Missouri, United States
- Hickory County county in Missouri, United States
- Morgan County county in Missouri, United States
- Pettis County county in Missouri, United States
- Saint Clair County county in Missouri, United States
Demographics
The population of Benton County increased by 2.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,056 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,033 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,991 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,941 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,877 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,791 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,934 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,072 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,297 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,443 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,627 | 0.94% | estimation process |
People born in Benton County (2)
People born in Benton County, including baseball player and coach Billy Disch, painter and producer Jan Stussy, .
List
Other places with the same name (9)
- Benton County , Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 288,774 people.
- Benton County , Washington county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 206,426 people.
- Benton County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 93,239 people.
- Benton County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 40,958 people.
- Benton County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 25,414 people.
- Benton County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 16,131 people.
- Benton County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 8,741 people.
- Benton County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 8,351 people.
Missouri Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis County | 994,020 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Jackson County | 705,925 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Kansas City | 495,327 | The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. |
| Saint Charles County | 406,204 | County in Missouri, United States |
| St. Louis | 315,685 | The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. |
| Greene County | 294,997 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Clay County | 253,463 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Jefferson County | 226,543 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Boone County | 182,991 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Columbia | 124,769 | The most populous city in the state of Missouri. |
| Jasper County | 121,648 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Independence | 116,774 | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| East Independence | 110,675 | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Cass County | 106,806 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Platte County | 106,532 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Franklin County | 104,469 | County in Missouri, United States |
