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Benton

Missouri · 863 residents · 0.636 sq mi
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Benton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,057. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
863
+18%since 2000
from 732 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,357 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
−2%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5376467558649731990201020202024Benton
2024826
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,057
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,365 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,613
+34%since 2000
from $16,161 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,100
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(705)
Black2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(59)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(800)
Black4.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score16.5%(142)
Diversity Score
16
+105%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+78%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Missouri?

Benton, Missouri has about 863 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Missouri?

The typical household in Benton, Missouri earns about $55,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton, Missouri expensive?

In Benton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $139,100, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Benton, Missouri?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Benton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton, Missouri?

About 11.3% of people in Benton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 290 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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