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Benton is a city in Marshall County.
Benton is in the Jackson Purchase region.
It is the county seat.
The community was named for Sen. Thomas Hart Benton
The latitude of Benton is 36.857N. The longitude is -88.35W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 427 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 4,165.
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$35,250National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Benton demographic reports
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12% of Benton residents report German ancestry, and 16% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Benton ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Benton was $18,660, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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18% of Benton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Marshall County
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- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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- Marshall County Fair - Aug. 4-11, 2007
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- Post history questions in Marshall County genealogy forum
Median rent in Benton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $295. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $718.
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Libraries in Benton include Marshall County Public Library ... View libraries
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Newspapers in Benton include Marshall County Tribune-Courier
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Marshall County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Benton political report.
- Marshall County Democratic party
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The average commute time for Benton workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Benton include Holiday Inn Express Hotel.
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