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Benton

Kansas · 880 residents · 1.398 sq mi
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Benton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
880
+6%since 2000
from 827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
629 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 592 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+5%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6168301K1K1K1990201020202024Benton
2024927
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,136
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,381
+11%since 2000
from $21,975 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+34%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(800)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(841)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(24)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other2.3%(20)
Diversity Score13.8%(122)
Diversity Score
14
+226%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Kansas?

Benton, Kansas has about 880 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Kansas?

The typical household in Benton, Kansas earns about $56,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton, Kansas expensive?

In Benton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $108,100, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Benton, Kansas?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Benton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton, Kansas?

About 2.1% of people in Benton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 193 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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