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Benton

Tennessee · 1,476 residents (2025 est.) · 3.033 sq mi
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Benton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,414. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $184,200. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,560
+37%since 2000
from 1,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
514 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+4%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,476 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8901K2K2K2K1990201020202024Benton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,414
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,663
+64%since 2000
from $12,580 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+13%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,200
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+164%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,120)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,444)
Black1.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(83)
Diversity Score17.5%(273)
Diversity Score
18
+1034%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
+29.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 27.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+28.6 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Tennessee?

Benton, Tennessee has about 1,560 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Benton, Tennessee earns about $29,414 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton, Tennessee expensive?

In Benton, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $184,200, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Benton, Tennessee?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Benton, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton, Tennessee?

About 22.7% of people in Benton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 568 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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