Benner Township, Pennsylvania

Benner Township, Pennsylvania
Map of Centre County, Pennsylvania highlighting Benner Township
Map of Centre County, Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyCentre
Settled1793
Incorporated1853
Government
  TypeBoard of Supervisors
  ChairRandy Moyer
  Vice-chairDavid Wise
  SupervisorMark J. Capriani
  AuditorRory Spangler
  AuditorThomas Strouse
Area
  Total
28.35 sq mi (73.44 km2)
  Land28.35 sq mi (73.44 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
8,964
  Density324.75/sq mi (125.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code42-027-05608
WebsiteTownship website
Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20005,217
20106,18818.6%
20208,96444.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Benner Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located approximately at along Buffalo Run Road (Pennsylvania Route 550), near Bellefonte.

The population was 8,964 at the 2020 census, which is an 44.9% increase over the 6.188 recorded in 2010.