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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Benton City

Washington · 2,624 residents · 2.489 sq mi
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Benton City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,636. Population has grown 45% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,700. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,624
+45%since 1990
from 1,806 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,054 / sq mi
+45%since 1990
from 726 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Benton City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,636
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,620 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,971
+41%since 1990
from $9,901 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.7%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$536
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307 in 1990
US average: $602
77.5%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
22.5% rent
2.3
+36%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,660)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11%(198)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score37.4%(675)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(2,019)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(512)
Asian0.6%(15)
Diversity Score41.6%(1,091)
42
+11%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−34%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton City, Washington?

Benton City, Washington has about 2,624 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Benton City, Washington?

The typical household in Benton City, Washington earns about $33,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton City, Washington expensive?

In Benton City, Washington, the median home is worth about $75,700, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Benton City, Washington?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Benton City, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton City, Washington?

About 15.7% of people in Benton City, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton City, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton City, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 818 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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