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Benton City

Missouri · 107 residents (2025 est.) · 0.104 sq mi
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Benton City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $91,700. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
−28%since 2000
from 122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
846 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.9
+46%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:107 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
781081381681981990201020202024Benton City
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,100
+143%since 2000
from $16,112 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+41.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+36%since 2010
from 0.342 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+122%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(5)
Diversity Score
6
+167%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+82%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.3%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.4%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2012
from 27.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.6%
−46.0 ptssince 2013
from 67.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 61.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton City, Missouri?

Benton City, Missouri has about 88 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton City, Missouri?

The typical household in Benton City, Missouri earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton City, Missouri expensive?

In Benton City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $91,700.

How educated are people in Benton City, Missouri?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Benton City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton City, Missouri?

About 20.5% of people in Benton City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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