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Benton

California · 279 residents · 28.468 sq mi
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Benton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,708. Population has declined 15% since 2019. Median home value is $206,900. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 46% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
279
−15%since 2019
from 328 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 12 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
−8%since 2019
from 52.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
44139235330425201020202024Benton
2024292
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,708
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,735 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,421
−15%since 2019
from $29,781 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services21.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $202,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
29.1% rent
Afford Score
4.8
−3%since 2019
from 5.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(17)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other21.6%(71)
Diversity Score53%(174)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(191)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(37)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other31.6%(88)
Diversity Score68.6%(192)
Diversity Score
69
+30%since 2019
from 53 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 29.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 94.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+18%since 2019
from 32.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 92.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 60.7% in 2019
Female
46.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 39.3% in 2019
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, California?

Benton, California has about 279 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, California?

The typical household in Benton, California earns about $42,708 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 $206,900.

How educated are people in Benton, California?

About 37.4% 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 1.6% of people in Benton, California live below the federal poverty line.

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