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Benton

Arkansas · 30,681 residents · 22.899 sq mi
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Benton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,742. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value is $123,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,681
+40%since 2000
from 21,906 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,340 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−3%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K22K27K33K38K1990201020202024Benton
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,742
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,503 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,449
+23%since 2000
from $19,797 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(20,157)
Black4%(886)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(417)
Asian0.5%(116)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(3,426)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(26,627)
Black5.9%(1,821)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,390)
Asian0.9%(274)
Other1.2%(378)
Diversity Score28.9%(8,877)
Diversity Score
29
+85%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Arkansas?

Benton, Arkansas has about 30,681 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Benton, Arkansas earns about $47,742 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton, Arkansas expensive?

In Benton, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $123,500, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Benton, Arkansas?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Benton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton, Arkansas?

About 12.5% of people in Benton, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,504 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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