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Benton City

Missouri · 101 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 $29,688. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $45,700. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101
−17%since 2000
from 122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
971 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+23%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
781081381681981990201020202024Benton City
202488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,688
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,029
+18%since 2000
from $16,112 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
7.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+115%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(5)
Diversity Score
5
+135%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+171%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+23.1 ptssince 2011
from 39.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
2.8%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Female
42.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−49.6 ptssince 2013
from 67.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton City, Missouri?

Benton City, Missouri has about 101 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benton City, Missouri earns about $29,688 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 $45,700.

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 19.4% 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 51 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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