Benton, Arkansas

city in and county seat of Saline County, Arkansas, United States

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]

Benton, Arkansas
Saline County Courthouse, located in the heart of downtown Benton.
Saline County Courthouse, located in the heart of downtown Benton.
Location in Saline County and the state of Arkansas
Location in Saline County and the state of Arkansas
Benton, Arkansas is located in the United States
Benton, Arkansas
Benton, Arkansas
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 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
Area code501
FIPS code05-05290[4]
GNIS feature ID0046394[2]
Websitewww.bentonar.org

References

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  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.