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Benton

Wisconsin · 946 residents · 0.843 sq mi
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Benton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,667. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
946
−3%since 2000
from 976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,122 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+13%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8168819461K1K1990201020202024Benton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,905
+97%since 2000
from $15,702 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 10%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−4%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(960)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(908)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.9%(9)
Diversity Score5.8%(55)
Diversity Score
6
+75%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Wisconsin?

Benton, Wisconsin has about 946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Benton, Wisconsin earns about $56,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Benton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $113,900, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Benton, Wisconsin?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Benton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton, Wisconsin?

About 11.7% of people in Benton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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