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Benton Ridge

Ohio · 299 residents · 0.375 sq mi
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Benton Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
−5%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
797 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+10%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2313554796037271990201020202024Benton Ridge
2024370
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,689
−4%since 2000
from $18,426 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing12.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+52%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(310)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(8)
Diversity Score11.1%(33)
Diversity Score
11
+252%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+171%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton Ridge, Ohio?

Benton Ridge, Ohio has about 299 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton Ridge, Ohio?

The typical household in Benton Ridge, Ohio earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton Ridge, Ohio expensive?

In Benton Ridge, Ohio, the median home is worth about $94,700, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Benton Ridge, Ohio?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Benton Ridge, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton Ridge, Ohio?

About 13.2% of people in Benton Ridge, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton Ridge, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton Ridge, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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