Benham, Kentucky

     

Class (effective Jan 1, 2015)Home Rule
Class (ending Dec 31, 2014)5
StatusActive
Incorporated1961-03-07
CountyHarlan
Area Development DistrictCumberland Valley Area Development District
County SeatNo
Form of GovernmentMayor - Council
Type of Election (City officials)Non-Partisan
City Waives Primary Election (City officials)Yes
Time ZoneEastern

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MayorShirley Dodd
Meeting Times2nd Thu 7:00pm
Office HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
Eastern Time

For more information about Benham contact the Department for Local Government

Population Estimates

2022: 4812021: 4942020: 5092019: 4152018: 432
2017: 4422016: 4502015: 4602014: 4732013: 483
2012: 4882011: 4982010: 5041998: 5971997: 615
1996: 6301995: 6501994: 6611993: 6761992: 689
1991: 7031990: 717

U.S. Decennial Census

2010: 5002000: 5991990: 7171980: 9361970: 1,000

Current Filings (KRS 81.045 to present date)
Search Results: 11

Date FiledTypeOrdinanceMap StatusNotes
2025-11-04Notification of Resignation and Appointment
(TIFF) (PDF)
 Councilwoman Kristen Simpson resigned and Christopher Lewis was appointed
2025-09-10Notification of Resignation
(TIFF) (PDF)
 City Council Member Kristen Simpson submitted resignation
2020-05-21Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2019: 425
2019-05-23Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2018: 434
2018-05-24Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2017: 442
2016-05-19Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2015: 470
2015-05-21Population (2010) Population Total per 2010 U.S. Decennial Census: 500
2014-07-31Declaration
(TIFF) (PDF)
pursuant to HB 331 (2014)Acknowledgment of Reclassification (Home Rule), Statement of Form of Government (Mayor-Council), Name of City, & Year of Incorporation
2013-06-27Notification of Vacancy
(TIFF) (PDF)
 City Council Member
2012-11-15Notification of Resignation & Appointment
(TIFF) (PDF)
 Mayor. Resignee: John T. Dodd. Appointee: Shirley Dodd.
1981-04-13KRS 81.045 Filing
(TIFF) (PDF)
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Pre KRS 81.045 Filings (1942 to July 15, 1980)
Search Results: 1

Date FiledTypeOrdinanceNotes
1961-03-09Incorporation
(TIFF) (PDF)
#3892, Bk. 64, pgs. 501-2Harlan Circuit Court Judgment