Benham, Kentucky

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. The population was 512 at the 2020 census, up from 500 at the 2010 census.

Benham, Kentucky
City
Benham City Hall
Nickname(s): 
The Little Town That International Harvester, Coal Miners, and Their Families Built
Location of Benham in Harlan County, Kentucky.
Coordinates: 36°57′53″N 82°57′13″W
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
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