Benton
Benton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,500. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,700. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Tennessee median.
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How many people live in Benton, Tennessee?
Benton, Tennessee has about 992 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Benton, Tennessee?
The typical household in Benton, Tennessee earns about $17,500 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 $36,700, and the typical rent is about $222 a month.
How educated are people in Benton, Tennessee?
About 4.1% 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 30.0% of people in Benton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024