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Benton

Louisiana · 2,118 residents (2025 est.) · 2.516 sq mi
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Benton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,143. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $201,000. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,548
+25%since 2000
from 2,035 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,013 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+6%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,118 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Benton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,143
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,305
+122%since 2000
from $12,289 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
−7%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,000
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+58%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(1,067)
Black41.8%(851)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(63)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(1,335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(1,236)
Black31.2%(795)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(249)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(268)
Diversity Score80.8%(2,060)
Diversity Score
81
+23%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+37.2 ptssince 2017
from 49.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Louisiana?

Benton, Louisiana has about 2,548 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Benton, Louisiana earns about $58,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton, Louisiana expensive?

In Benton, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $201,000, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Benton, Louisiana?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Benton, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton, Louisiana?

About 23.9% of people in Benton, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 518 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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