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Benton

Alabama · 41 residents · 0.302 sq mi
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Benton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,125. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $114,600. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 98% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41
−13%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.5
+42%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24344453631990201020202024Benton
202432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,125
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,787
+95%since 2000
from $28,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
+47.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(2)
Diversity Score
6
−86%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.5%
+35.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.3%
+30.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.8%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Alabama?

Benton, Alabama has about 41 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Alabama?

The typical household in Benton, Alabama earns about $103,125 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 $114,600.

How educated are people in Benton, Alabama?

About 56.5% 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 19 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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