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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Benton

Iowa · 43 residents · 0.757 sq mi
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Benton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

43
+8%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2025
57 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.5
−37%vs 2000
vs 51.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
19283848571990201020202024Benton
202427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,583
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,075
−68%vs 2000
vs $15,752 in 2000
US average: $14,340
35.7%
+35.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2022
100.0%
+15.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
0.8
+10%vs 2000
vs 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.7%
+6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Benton, Iowa?

Benton, Iowa has about 43 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Benton, Iowa?

The typical household in Benton, Iowa earns about $19,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton, Iowa expensive?

In Benton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $14,999.

How educated are people in Benton, Iowa?

About 0.0% 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 35.7% of people in Benton, Iowa 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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