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Benton

Arkansas · 35,014 residents · 22.899 sq mi
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Benton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,994. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,014
+60%since 2000
from 21,906 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,529 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+3%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K22K27K33K38K1990201020202024Benton
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,994
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,503 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,791
+56%since 2000
from $19,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(27,156)
Black9.8%(3,441)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(2,030)
Asian1.4%(488)
Other3.1%(1,092)
Diversity Score44.4%(15,533)
Diversity Score
44
+184%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Arkansas?

Benton, Arkansas has about 35,014 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Arkansas?

The typical household in Benton, Arkansas earns about $59,994 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 $148,700, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Benton, Arkansas?

About 26.9% 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 8.1% 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 16,837 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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

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