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Benton

Iowa · 41 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 $27,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $22,500. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41
+3%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.5
+4%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19283848571990201020202024Benton
202427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,095
−11%since 2000
from $15,752 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−56.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.8
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.6%(5)
Diversity Score
12
+90%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
75.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
Female
25.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.4%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Iowa?

Benton, Iowa has about 41 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Iowa?

The typical household in Benton, Iowa earns about $27,500 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 $22,500.

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 3.6% 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 2 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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