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Benton

Iowa · 40 residents (2025 est.) · 0.757 sq mi
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Benton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27
−33%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.5
+14%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:40 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19283848571990201020202024Benton
202427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,315
+67%since 2000
from $15,752 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.249
−35%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−25.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−65.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2017
from 60.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Iowa?

Benton, Iowa has about 27 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Iowa?

The typical household in Benton, Iowa earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Benton, Iowa?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Benton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton, Iowa?

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

Has Benton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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