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Benton Park

Missouri · St. Louis · 5,991 residents · 0.805 sq mi
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The short version

Benton Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,953. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $320,401. Households here earn about 58% more than the St. Louis median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Benton Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,991
Population density
7,442 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,953
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,860
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,401
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,161
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.6%
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(3,982)
Black20.1%(1,205)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(224)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other9.2%(554)
Diversity Score63.5%(3,803)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(3,982)
Black20.1%(1,205)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(224)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other9.2%(554)
Diversity Score63.5%(3,803)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Foreign born
3.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri?

Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri has about 5,991 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri?

The typical household in Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri earns about $88,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri expensive?

In Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $320,401, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 61.3% of adults age 25 and over in Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri?

About 16.3% of people in Benton Park, St. Louis, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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