Benton
Benton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $18,300. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Iowa median.
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How many people live in Benton, Iowa?
Benton, Iowa has about 40 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Benton, Iowa?
The typical household in Benton, Iowa earns about $26,250 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 $18,300, and the typical rent is about $175 a month.
How educated are people in Benton, Iowa?
About 11.1% 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 3 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024