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CITY · 2010 ACS

Benton

California · 280 residents · 28.468 sq mi
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Benton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,119. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 204 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2011, reaching $405,600. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 453%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
+268%vs 2011
vs 76 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
+268%vs 2011
vs 3 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
−30%vs 2011
vs 69.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
44139235330425201020202024Benton
2024292
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,119
+458%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $7,414 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,770
+2%vs 2011
vs $12,570 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−37.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
−23%vs 2011
vs 0.422 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information82.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,600
+453%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $75,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
31.1%
−47.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.8% in 2011
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
89.1%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.1
−1%vs 2011
vs 10.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.9%(25)
Diversity Score82.5%(63)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(38)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other11.8%(33)
Diversity Score54.9%(154)
Diversity Score
55
−33%vs 2011
vs 82 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+29.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
11.3%
−57.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
−25.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+32.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
Female
47.8%
−32.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.3% in 2011
Foreign born
8.0%
−19.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, California?

Benton, California has about 280 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, California?

The typical household in Benton, California earns about $40,119 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 $405,600.

How educated are people in Benton, California?

About 0.0% 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 19.4% of people in Benton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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