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Benton

Louisiana · 2,048 residents · 2.516 sq mi
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Benton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,720. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,200. Households here earn about 27% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,048
+1%since 2000
from 2,035 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
814 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Benton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,720
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,835
+151%since 2000
from $12,289 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,200
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(1,083)
Black35.1%(719)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(93)
Asian1.3%(26)
Other6.5%(132)
Diversity Score74.1%(1,517)
Diversity Score
74
+13%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Louisiana?

Benton, Louisiana has about 2,048 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Louisiana?

The typical household in Benton, Louisiana earns about $64,720 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 $149,200, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Benton, Louisiana?

About 20.7% 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 16.7% 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 18 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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