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Benton Park

California · 5,707 residents · 0.75 sq mi
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Benton Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,717. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $240,600. At a median age of 24.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

5,707
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5,682 in 2023
2020 – 2024
7,609 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7,576 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
24.6
−3%since 2023
from 25.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
5K5K5K6K6K20202024Benton Park
20246K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,717
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,475 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$20,079
−3%since 2023
from $20,605 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
37.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.424
+5%since 2023
from 0.405 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$240,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $230,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,243
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,190 in 2023
US average: $1,442
60.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.2% in 2023
39.3% rent
3.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
40.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
50.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.8
+31%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(1,043)
Black7.4%(418)
Hispanic / Latino71.3%(4,050)
Asian1.2%(67)
Other1.8%(104)
Diversity Score56.5%(3,213)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(787)
Black7.4%(423)
Hispanic / Latino75.3%(4,296)
Asian1.6%(92)
Other1.9%(109)
Diversity Score51%(2,912)
51
−10%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+6%since 2023
from 21.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
77.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
4.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
17.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
50.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
20.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
49.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
49.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton Park, California?

Benton Park, California has about 5,707 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton Park, California?

The typical household in Benton Park, California earns about $49,717 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton Park, California expensive?

In Benton Park, California, the median home is worth about $240,600, and the typical rent is about $1,243 a month.

How educated are people in Benton Park, California?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Benton Park, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton Park, California?

About 37.0% of people in Benton Park, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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