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Benton

Alabama · 36 residents (2025 est.) · 0.302 sq mi
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Benton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,750. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 15 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,000. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32
−32%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.3
+54%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:36 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
24344453631990201020202024Benton
202432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,750
−71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,584
+52%since 2000
from $28,035 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.257
−3%since 2010
from 0.265 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade78.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+109%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(36)
Black23.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.8%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.8%(6)
Diversity Score38.1%(12)
Diversity Score
38
−15%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.6%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
37.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
50.0%
+43.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Alabama?

Benton, Alabama has about 32 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Alabama?

The typical household in Benton, Alabama earns about $46,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton, Alabama expensive?

In Benton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $95,000.

How educated are people in Benton, Alabama?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Benton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton, Alabama?

About 0.0% of people in Benton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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