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Benton Ridge

Ohio · 272 residents · 0.375 sq mi
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Benton Ridge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,063. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $92,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
−14%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
725 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+26%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2313554796037271990201020202024Benton Ridge
2024370
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,063
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,236
+37%since 2000
from $18,426 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,600
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
9.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(23)
Diversity Score
8
+169%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+107%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton Ridge, Ohio?

Benton Ridge, Ohio has about 272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benton Ridge, Ohio earns about $65,063 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 $92,600, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Benton Ridge, Ohio?

About 21.0% 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 6.7% 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 80 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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