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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Benton

Alabama · 47 residents · 0.302 sq mi
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Benton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,000. Population has fallen 22% since 1990, a loss of 13 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,500. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 164% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

47
−22%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2025
156 / sq mi
−22%since 1990
from 199 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+30%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24344453631990201020202024Benton
202432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$90,000
+215%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,035
+135%since 1990
from $11,936 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.5%
−15.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
−40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $475 in 1990
US average: $602
88.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.4% in 1990
11.1% rent
1.0
−66%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(32)
Black38.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score70.2%(42)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(36)
Black23.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score44.8%(21)
45
−36%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.2%
+16.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.2%
+15.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.7%
−13.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Benton, Alabama?

Benton, Alabama has about 47 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Benton, Alabama?

The typical household in Benton, Alabama earns about $90,000 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Benton, Alabama?

About 46.2% 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 7.5% 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 13 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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