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Benton

Indiana · 384 residents · 0.954 sq mi
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The short version

Benton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $146,000. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

384
−3%since 2023
from 394 in 2023
2022 – 2024
403 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 413 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 52.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
36442448354260220222024Benton
2024384
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$105,393
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $103,681 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$31,119
−2%since 2023
from $31,829 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.304
+21%since 2023
from 0.250 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade56.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$146,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $149,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
20.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
19.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.4
−4%since 2023
from 1.4 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.7%(223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.4%(163)
42
−25%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−1%since 2023
from 17.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
93.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
60.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
21.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

35.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
64.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
15.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
90.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Benton, Indiana?

Benton, Indiana has about 384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Indiana?

The typical household in Benton, Indiana earns about $105,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton, Indiana expensive?

In Benton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $146,000.

How educated are people in Benton, Indiana?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Benton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton, Indiana?

About 6.8% of people in Benton, Indiana 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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