Benton Facts
| Area | 0.5 mi² |
| Population | 2,049 |
| Male Population | 1,067 (52.1%) |
| Female Population | 982 (47.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +75.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -25.4% |
| Median Age | 34 years (Male: 33.2, Female: 35.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Franz Park, Clayton-Tamm, Clifton Heights |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.61866, -90.30345 |
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Benton Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,167 | 2,035 | 2,746 | 2,414 | 2,049 | 2,070 | 2,143 |
| Population Density | 2,418 / mi² | 4,216.5 / mi² | 5,689.7 / mi² | 5,001.8 / mi² | 4,245.5 / mi² | 4,289 / mi² | 4,440.3 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBenton Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 25.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | +75.6% | +0.7% | -25.4% |
| Missouri | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benton Median Age
Median Age: 34 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 34 yrs | 35.1 yrs | 33.2 yrs |
| Missouri | 37.9 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Benton Population Density
Population Density: 4,246 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 2,049 | 0.483 sq mi | 4,246 / mi² |
| Missouri | 6.2 million | 69,707 sq mi | 88.3 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benton Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Benton
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Benton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 39,603 tn | 19.33 tn | 82,056.1 tons/mi² |
| Missouri | 118,252,283 tn | 19.22 tn | 1,696.4 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Benton CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 39,603 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 82,056.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/17 | 6:07 PM | 3.12 | 97 km | 16,790 m | 16km SW of Vandalia, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 6/7/11 | 8:10 AM | 3.9 | 79.7 km | 20,830 m | 18km NNW of Potosi, Missouri | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/03 | 9:02 AM | 3 | 56.2 km | 0 m | 18km WSW of Red Bud, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 8/27/93 | 12:08 AM | 3.3 | 59.7 km | 21,900 m | 11km ESE of De Soto, Missouri | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/87 | 5:12 PM | 3.3 | 64.9 km | 400 m | 8km NE of Marissa, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 4/26/87 | 12:56 AM | 3.1 | 78.3 km | 5,400 m | 7km SSE of Beckemeyer, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/87 | 6:37 PM | 3.2 | 93.6 km | 1,100 m | 10km SE of Hillsboro, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 8/26/86 | 4:41 PM | 3.6 | 55.7 km | 5,000 m | 7km E of New Athens, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/83 | 5:16 AM | 4.3 | 66 km | 8,500 m | 9km ENE of Highland, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 4/8/81 | 1:53 AM | 3.5 | 85 km | 1,100 m | 3km SE of Greenville, Illinois | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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