Benham, Kentucky

Benham, Kentucky
Benham City Hall
Benham City Hall
Nickname(s): 
The Little Town That International Harvester, Coal Miners, and Their Families Built
Location of Benham in Harlan County, Kentucky.
Location of Benham in Harlan County, Kentucky.
Coordinates: 36°57′53″N 82°57′13″W / 36.96472°N 82.95361°W / 36.96472; -82.95361
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyHarlan
IncorporatedMarch 7, 1961
Government
 • MayorHoward White
Area
 • Total0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2)
 • Land0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,591 ft (485 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total512
 • Density2,188.03/sq mi (843.93/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
40807
Area code606
FIPS code21-05662
GNIS feature ID0486849
Websitewww.benhamky.org

Benham is a home rule-class city in Harlan County, Kentucky, in the United States. The city was formally incorporated by the General Assembly in 1961.[2] The population was 512 at the 2020 census,[3] up from 500 at the 2010 census.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Benham, Kentucky". Accessed 15 July 2013.
  3. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Census.gov". Census.gov. Retrieved April 28, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)