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Benton City

Missouri · 104 residents · 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 $35,000. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 3% 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 $50,000. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
104
−15%since 2000
from 122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,000 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+30%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
781081381681981990201020202024Benton City
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,164
−12%since 2000
from $16,112 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+99%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(2)
Diversity Score
2
+14%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+259%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.6%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton City, Missouri?

Benton City, Missouri has about 104 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benton City, Missouri earns about $35,000 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 $50,000.

How educated are people in Benton City, Missouri?

About 3.3% 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 8.8% 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 48 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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