| Place Name | Benton Township (Adair County) |
| Place Type | Township |
| ZIP Code(s) | 63501 63546 63559 |
| County | Adair County |
| Area Code(s) | 660 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2021) | 19,504 |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 89.31% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Kirksville, MO |
| US Congressional District(s) | Missouri 6th |
| State House Districts | 3,4 |
| State Senate Districts | 18 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 89.31% |
| African American | 5.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.21% |
| Asian | 2.97% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 2.43% |