Benton, Arkansas

Benton is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Arkansas in the United States. As of 2020, 35,014 people were living in Benton.[3]

Saline County Courthouse (Benton, Arkansas).jpg
Location in Saline County and the state of Arkansas
Location in Saline County and the state of Arkansas
Coordinates: 34°34′15″N 92°34′37″W / 34.57083°N 92.57694°W / 34.57083; -92.57694Coordinates: 34°34′15″N 92°34′37″W / 34.57083°N 92.57694°W / 34.57083; -92.57694
Country United States
State Arkansas
CountySaline
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
Area
 • Total23.42 sq mi (60.65 km2)
 • Land22.88 sq mi (59.27 km2)
 • Water0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2)
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Population
 • Total35,014
 • Density1,530.06/sq mi (590.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72015, 72018-19, 72158
FIPS code05-05290[4]
GNIS feature ID0046394[2]
Websitewww.bentonar.org

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benton, Arkansas
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Benton city, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.