North Central PA Times

Of the 755 people living in Benton in 2019, 50.2 percent (379) were women and 49.8 percent (376) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Central PA Times.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by a ratio of 240-to-225. In the 65 and over age range, there were 62 females and 32 males.

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.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	240	31.8
Females 18 and over	225	29.8
Males 65 and over	32	4.2
Females 65 and over	62	8.2

Source: US Census Bureau