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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Benton City

Missouri · 122 residents · 0.104 sq mi
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Benton City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 30 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $29,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

122
−20%since 1990
from 152 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,173 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 1,462 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+1%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
781081381681981990201020202024Benton City
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,112
+64%since 1990
from $9,806 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$463
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
75.5%
−7.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
24.5% rent
0.7
−24%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(3)
2
−36%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton City, Missouri?

Benton City, Missouri has about 122 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Benton City, Missouri earns about $41,250 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 $29,600, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Benton City, Missouri?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% 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 30 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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