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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Census Bureau: Benton, Iowa saw more residents between ages 65 and 74 in 2019

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Of the 34 people residing in Benton, IA in 2019, the median age was 70, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Iowa News.

The largest number of people were in the 65 to 74 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the age bracket for children under 5 years old.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Benton, Iowa's population by age

AgeEstimated Number% of overall Population
Under 5 years old00
5 to 9 years old00
10 to 14 years old00
15 to 19 years old00
20 to 24 years old00
25 to 34 years old38.8
35 to 44 years old25.9
45 to 54 years old25.9
55 to 64 years old25.9
65 to 74 years old2264.7
75 to 84 years old38.8
85 and older years old00

Source: US Census Bureau

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