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Benton

California · 292 residents · 28.468 sq mi
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Benton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,027. Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 76 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $267,300. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
−21%since 2023
from 368 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 13 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
−30%since 2023
from 49.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
44139235330425201020202024Benton
2024292
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,027
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,035 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,350
+15%since 2023
from $22,960 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.329 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade61.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $277,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
77.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−8%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.6%(83)
Diversity Score68.6%(252)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other37.3%(109)
Diversity Score74.6%(218)
Diversity Score
75
+9%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
−10%since 2023
from 31.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
Female
39.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
34.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, California?

Benton, California has about 292 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, California?

The typical household in Benton, California earns about $68,027 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton, California expensive?

In Benton, California, the median home is worth about $267,300.

How educated are people in Benton, California?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Benton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton, California?

About 37.3% of people in Benton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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