Benton, KS
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Benton Overview
909
TOTAL POPULATION
423
MALE POPULATION
486
FEMALE POPULATION
87.04
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.89
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,818
PER CAPITA INCOME
$94,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$88,611
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
537
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Benton Zip Codes
Benton Area Codes
Race in Benton
The most populous races in Benton are White / Caucasian (818 | 90.0%), Asian (42 | 4.6%), and Two or more Races (38 | 4.2%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 42 | 4.6% |
Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 1.8% |
Native / Alaskan | 5 | 0.5% |
White / Caucasian | 818 | 90.0% |
Two or more Races | 38 | 4.2% |
Some other Race | 6 | 0.7% |
Total | 909 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Benton
The most populous ancestries reported in Benton are German (245 | 27.0%), English (125 | 13.8%), Irish (104 | 11.4%), American (65 | 7.1%), and Scottish (47 | 5.2%), together accounting for 64.5% of all Benton residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 65 | 7.1% |
Arab | 13 | 1.4% |
Cajun | 10 | 1.1% |
Cherokee | 10 | 1.1% |
Choctaw | 4 | 0.4% |
Czech | 6 | 0.7% |
Danish | 3 | 0.3% |
Dutch | 35 | 3.8% |
Eastern European | 6 | 0.7% |
Egyptian | 13 | 1.4% |
English | 125 | 13.8% |
European | 15 | 1.7% |
French | 8 | 0.9% |
French Canadian | 5 | 0.5% |
German | 245 | 27.0% |
Hungarian | 6 | 0.7% |
Indian (Asian) | 42 | 4.6% |
Irish | 104 | 11.4% |
Italian | 18 | 2.0% |
Norwegian | 23 | 2.5% |
Russian | 4 | 0.4% |
Scandinavian | 2 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 10 | 1.1% |
Scottish | 47 | 5.2% |
Sioux | 5 | 0.5% |
Spaniard | 6 | 0.7% |
Spanish | 10 | 1.1% |
Swedish | 22 | 2.4% | View All 28 Rows |
Immigrants in Benton
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Benton came from Asia (42 | 4.6%), China (42 | 4.6%), Eastern Asia (42 | 4.6%), Hong Kong (42 | 4.6%), and Europe (3 | 0.3%), together accounting for 18.8% of all Benton residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 42 | 4.6% |
China | 42 | 4.6% |
Eastern Asia | 42 | 4.6% |
Europe | 3 | 0.3% |
Hong Kong | 42 | 4.6% |
Southern Europe | 3 | 0.3% |
Spain | 3 | 0.3% | View All 7 Rows |
Sex and Age in Benton
Sex and Age in Benton
The most populous age groups in Benton are 45 to 49 Years (59 | 14.0%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (68 | 14.0%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 14 (3.3%) | 25 (5.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 14 (3.3%) | 11 (2.3%) |
10 to 14 Years | 20 (4.7%) | 34 (7.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 32 (7.6%) | 35 (7.2%) |
20 to 24 Years | 17 (4.0%) | 19 (3.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 42 (9.9%) | 59 (12.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 23 (5.4%) | 12 (2.5%) |
35 to 39 Years | 39 (9.2%) | 68 (14.0%) |
40 to 44 Years | 27 (6.4%) | 16 (3.3%) |
45 to 49 Years | 59 (14.0%) | 52 (10.7%) |
50 to 54 Years | 27 (6.4%) | 32 (6.6%) |
55 to 59 Years | 23 (5.4%) | 27 (5.6%) |
60 to 64 Years | 26 (6.1%) | 21 (4.3%) |
65 to 69 Years | 10 (2.4%) | 29 (6.0%) |
70 to 74 Years | 26 (6.1%) | 9 (1.8%) |
75 to 79 Years | 13 (3.1%) | 24 (4.9%) |
80 to 84 Years | 7 (1.7%) | 13 (2.7%) |
85 Years and over | 4 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 423 (100.0%) | 486 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Benton
Median Family Size in Benton
The median family size in Benton is 2.75 persons per family, with married-couple families (211 | 78.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.89 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (22 | 8.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.23 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 211 (78.1%) | 2.89 |
Single Male/Father | 22 (8.2%) | 2.23 |
Single Female/Mother | 37 (13.7%) | 2.27 |
Total Families | 270 (100.0%) | 2.75 |
Median Household Size in Benton
The median household size in Benton is 2.44 persons per household, with single male/father households (22 | 5.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3 persons per household. non-family households (102 | 27.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.44 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 211 (56.7%) | 2.89 |
Single Male/Father | 22 (5.9%) | 3.00 |
Single Female/Mother | 37 (10.0%) | 2.32 |
Non-family | 102 (27.4%) | 1.44 |
Total Households | 372 (100.0%) | 2.44 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Benton
Out of a total of 372 households in Benton, 270 (72.6%) are family households, while 102 (27.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 147, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 69.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 69 (18.5%) |
2-Person Households | 147 (39.5%) | 19 (5.1%) |
3-Person Households | 73 (19.6%) | 14 (3.8%) |
4-Person Households | 33 (8.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 15 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 2 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 270 (72.6%) | 102 (27.4%) |
Female Fertility in Benton
Fertility by Age in Benton
Average fertility rate in Benton is 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 6 (100.0%) | 67.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 6 (100.0%) | 22.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benton
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Benton
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 6 (100.0%) | 162.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 6 (100.0%) | 22.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benton
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Benton
Income Overview in Benton
Per Capita Income in Benton is $48,818, while median incomes of families and households are $94,000 and $88,611 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 909 | $48,818 |
Median Family Income | 270 | $94,000 |
Mean Family Income | 270 | $118,966 |
Median Household Income | 372 | $88,611 |
Mean Household Income | 372 | $111,212 |
Income Deficit | 270 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 909 | 36.56% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 909 | 63.44¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 909 | 0.40 |
Earnings by Sex in Benton
Average Earnings in Benton are $56,076, $64,643 for men and $41,010 for women, a difference of 36.6%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 264 (46.6%) | $64,643 |
Female | 303 (53.4%) | $41,010 |
Total | 567 (100.0%) | $56,076 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benton
The most common earnings brackets in Benton are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (68 | 25.8%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (62 | 20.5%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 9 (3.4%) | 20 (6.6%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 5 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 1 (0.4%) | 7 (2.3%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 3 (1.1%) | 17 (5.6%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 7 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 3 (1.1%) | 10 (3.3%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (5.3%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (8.3%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 4 (1.5%) | 1 (0.3%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 10 (3.8%) | 18 (5.9%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 12 (4.5%) | 21 (6.9%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 6 (2.3%) | 6 (2.0%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (8.6%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 11 (4.2%) | 8 (2.6%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 12 (4.5%) | 10 (3.3%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 50 (18.9%) | 28 (9.2%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 29 (11.0%) | 6 (2.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 68 (25.8%) | 62 (20.5%) |
$100,000+ | 34 (12.9%) | 22 (7.3%) |
Total | 264 (100.0%) | 303 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benton
Average earnings in Benton are $66,250 for men and $48,750 for women, a difference of 26.4%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,667, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $48,571. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $90,327, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,417.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $86,667 | $0 |
High School Diploma | $48,571 | $30,417 |
College or Associate's Degree | $71,944 | $42,212 |
Bachelor's Degree | $83,125 | $0 |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $66,250 | $48,750 |
Family Income in Benton
Family Income Brackets in Benton
According to the Benton family income data, there are 70 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 14 | 5.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1 | 0.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 6 | 2.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 37 | 13.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 38 | 14.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 49 | 18.1% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 70 | 25.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 33 | 12.2% |
$200,000+ | 22 | 8.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benton
5-person families (13 | 4.8%) account for the highest median family income in Benton with $184,107 per family, while 2-person families (161 | 59.6%) have the highest median income of $43,984 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 161 (59.6%) | $87,969 |
3-Person Families | 62 (23.0%) | $131,250 |
4-Person Families | 32 (11.8%) | $116,250 |
5-Person Families | 13 (4.8%) | $184,107 |
6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 2 (0.7%) | $0 |
Total | 270 (100.0%) | $94,000 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Benton
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 56 (20.7%) | $0 |
1 Earner | 57 (21.1%) | $54,583 |
2 Earners | 126 (46.7%) | $120,833 |
3+ Earners | 31 (11.5%) | $146,750 |
Total | 270 (100.0%) | $94,000 |
Household Income in Benton
Household Income Brackets in Benton
With 83 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Benton, accounting for 22.3% of all households. In contrast, only 4 households (1.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 8 | 2.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4 | 1.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 13 | 3.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 14 | 3.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 44 | 11.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 66 | 17.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 73 | 19.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 83 | 22.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 33 | 8.9% |
$200,000+ | 34 | 9.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Benton
The median household income in Benton is $88,611, with the highest median household income of $132,969 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 131 households (35.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,750, with 91 households (24.5%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 12 (3.2%) | $89,375 |
25 to 44 Years | 138 (37.1%) | $76,500 |
45 to 64 Years | 131 (35.2%) | $132,969 |
65+ Years | 91 (24.5%) | $48,750 |
Total | 372 (100.0%) | $88,611 |
Poverty in Benton
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton
With 8.5% poverty level for males and 1.7% for females among the residents of Benton, 15 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (72.2%) and 8 females (21.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 13 (72.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 3 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 16 (24.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 4 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (21.6%) |
Total | 36 (8.5%) | 8 (1.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton
According to the poverty statistics in Benton, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 14 (100.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
5 Years | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 24 (100.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 8 (100.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 5 (27.8%) | 10 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 7 (100.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 24 (100.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 62 (95.4%) | 71 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 50 (75.8%) | 84 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 86 (100.0%) | 84 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 49 (100.0%) | 48 (100.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 32 (88.9%) | 38 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 24 (100.0%) | 29 (78.4%) |
Total | 387 (91.5%) | 478 (98.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benton
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 149 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 53 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 211 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benton
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 14 (82.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 14 (63.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benton
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (28.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (23.7%) |
Employment Characteristics in Benton
Employment by Class of Employer in Benton
Among the 523 employed individuals in Benton, private company employees (345 | 66.0%), local government employees (48 | 9.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (38 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 345 | 66.0% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 18 | 3.4% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 22 | 4.2% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 38 | 7.3% |
Local Government Employees | 48 | 9.2% |
State Government Employees | 25 | 4.8% |
Federal Government Employees | 25 | 4.8% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 2 | 0.4% |
Total | 523 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Benton
According to the labor force statistics for Benton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (763), 70.4% or 537 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 11 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 91.4% or 32 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.9% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 26 (66.7%) | 7 (26.9%) |
20 to 24 Years | 18 (50.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 91 (90.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 32 (91.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 127 (84.7%) | 1 (0.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 155 (91.2%) | 3 (1.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 39 (78.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 40 (85.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 9 (12.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 537 (70.4%) | 11 (2.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benton
According to labor force statistics for Benton, 87.5% of individuals (484) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (553) are in the labor force, with 0.8% or 4 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 91.9% or 182 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.1% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 20 (87.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 88 (72.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 182 (91.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 194 (91.9%) | 4 (2.1%) |
Total | 484 (87.5%) | 4 (0.8%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Benton
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benton are Business & Financial (62 | 11.8%), Community & Social Service (57 | 10.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (56 | 10.6%), Architecture & Engineering (48 | 9.1%), and Management (47 | 8.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (77.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 16 (34.0%) | 31 (66.0%) |
Business & Financial | 10 (16.1%) | 52 (83.9%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 40 (71.4%) | 16 (28.6%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 37 (77.1%) | 11 (22.9%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 7 (12.3%) | 50 (87.7%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 4 (9.5%) | 38 (90.5%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 9 (27.3%) | 24 (72.7%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 82 (32.2%) | 173 (67.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 245 (46.6%) | 281 (53.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Benton are Healthcare Support (28 | 5.3%), Security & Protection (16 | 3.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (14 | 2.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (12 | 2.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (10 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Benton, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 26 (39.4%) | 40 (60.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 245 (46.6%) | 281 (53.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Benton are Office & Administration (53 | 10.1%), and Sales & Related (24 | 4.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 14 (58.3%) | 10 (41.7%) |
Office & Administration | 5 (9.4%) | 48 (90.6%) |
Total (Category) | 19 (24.7%) | 58 (75.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 245 (46.6%) | 281 (53.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Benton are Construction & Extraction (48 | 9.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (20 | 3.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 48 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 68 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 245 (46.6%) | 281 (53.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Benton are Production (25 | 4.8%), Material Moving (22 | 4.2%), and Transportation (13 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 23 (92.0%) | 2 (8.0%) |
Transportation | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 14 (63.6%) | 8 (36.4%) |
Total (Category) | 50 (83.3%) | 10 (16.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 245 (46.6%) | 281 (53.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Benton
Employment Industries in Benton
The major employment industries in Benton include Manufacturing (106 | 20.2%), Educational Services (71 | 13.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (61 | 11.6%), Wholesale Trade (58 | 11.0%), and Construction (54 | 10.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Benton
The Benton industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Administrative & Support (86.7%), and Retail Trade (69.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Educational Services (90.1%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 54 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 73 (68.9%) | 33 (31.1%) |
Wholesale Trade | 16 (27.6%) | 42 (72.4%) |
Retail Trade | 23 (69.7%) | 10 (30.3%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 16 (43.2%) | 21 (56.8%) |
Utilities | 1 (33.3%) | 2 (66.7%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 2 (13.3%) | 13 (86.7%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 4 (16.7%) | 20 (83.3%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 26 (86.7%) | 4 (13.3%) |
Educational Services | 7 (9.9%) | 64 (90.1%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 12 (19.7%) | 49 (80.3%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Public Administration | 8 (38.1%) | 13 (61.9%) |
Total | 245 (46.6%) | 281 (53.4%) |
Education in Benton
School Enrollment in Benton
The most common levels of schooling among the 188 students in Benton are high school (57 | 30.3%), middle school (45 | 23.9%), and college / undergraduate (38 | 20.2%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
Kindergarten | 4 | 2.1% |
Elementary School | 22 | 11.7% |
Middle School | 45 | 23.9% |
High School | 57 | 30.3% |
College / Undergraduate | 38 | 20.2% |
Graduate / Professional | 22 | 11.7% |
Total | 188 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benton
Out of a total of 188 students who are enrolled in schools in Benton, 30 (16.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 158 (84.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (38.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 24 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 16 (80.0%) | 4 (20.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 46 (85.2%) | 8 (14.8%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 36 (90.0%) | 4 (10.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 15 (78.9%) | 4 (21.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 16 (61.5%) | 10 (38.5%) |
35 Years and over | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 158 (84.0%) | 30 (16.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benton
Business (86 | 34.1%), education (57 | 22.6%), social sciences (21 | 8.3%), engineering (17 | 6.8%), and liberal arts & history (13 | 5.2%) are the most common fields of study among 252 individuals in Benton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 5 | 2.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 10 | 4.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Psychology | 11 | 4.4% |
Social Sciences | 21 | 8.3% |
Engineering | 17 | 6.8% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 12 | 4.8% |
Business | 86 | 34.1% |
Education | 57 | 22.6% |
Literature & Languages | 2 | 0.8% |
Liberal Arts & History | 13 | 5.2% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 6 | 2.4% |
Communications | 4 | 1.6% |
Arts & Humanities | 8 | 3.2% |
Total | 252 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Benton
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benton
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Benton are males with 2 vehicles (106, accounting for 43.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (117, making up 37.7%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 11 (4.5%) | 2 (0.7%) |
1 Vehicle | 13 (5.4%) | 39 (13.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 106 (43.8%) | 117 (41.6%) |
3 Vehicles | 60 (24.8%) | 87 (31.0%) |
4 Vehicles | 50 (20.7%) | 31 (11.0%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 2 (0.8%) | 5 (1.8%) |
Total | 242 (100.0%) | 281 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Benton
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Benton are 20 to 24 minutes (107 commuters, 23.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (98 commuters, 21.6%), and 30 to 34 minutes (50 commuters, 11.0%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 34 | 7.5% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 24 | 5.3% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 40 | 8.8% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 98 | 21.6% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 107 | 23.6% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 42 | 9.2% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 50 | 11.0% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 29 | 6.4% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 15 | 3.3% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 15 | 3.3% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Benton
The most common commute times in Benton are 15 to 19 minutes (77 commuters, 33.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (72 commuters, 32.4%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 15 (6.5%) | 19 (8.6%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 5 (2.2%) | 19 (8.6%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 7 (3.0%) | 33 (14.9%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 77 (33.2%) | 21 (9.5%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 35 (15.1%) | 72 (32.4%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 27 (11.6%) | 15 (6.8%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 30 (12.9%) | 20 (9.0%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 24 (10.3%) | 5 (2.2%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 9 (3.9%) | 6 (2.7%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 3 (1.3%) | 12 (5.4%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benton
The most frequent times of departure to work in Benton are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (56, 24.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (60, 27.0%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 8 (3.5%) | 15 (6.8%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 20 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 20 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 26 (11.2%) | 19 (8.6%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 56 (24.1%) | 24 (10.8%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 10 (4.3%) | 60 (27.0%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 33 (14.2%) | 55 (24.8%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 18 (7.8%) | 20 (9.0%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 6 (2.6%) | 6 (2.7%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 11 (4.7%) | 5 (2.2%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 14 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 8 (3.5%) | 9 (4.1%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 2 (0.9%) | 9 (4.1%) |
Total | 232 (100.0%) | 222 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Benton
Occupancy by Ownership in Benton
Of the total 372 dwellings in Benton, owner-occupied units account for 286 (76.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 86 (23.1%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 286 | 76.9% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 86 | 23.1% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 372 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Benton
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 69 | 18.5% |
2-Person Household | 166 | 44.6% |
3-Person Household | 87 | 23.4% |
4+ Person Household | 50 | 13.4% |
Total Housing Units | 372 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benton
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 42 (60.9%) | 27 (39.1%) |
2-Person Household | 146 (87.9%) | 20 (12.0%) |
3-Person Household | 52 (59.8%) | 35 (40.2%) |
4+ Person Household | 46 (92.0%) | 4 (8.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 286 (76.9%) | 86 (23.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benton
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 6 (35.3%) | 11 (64.7%) |
High School Diploma | 52 (72.2%) | 20 (27.8%) |
College/Associate Degree | 138 (81.7%) | 31 (18.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 90 (78.9%) | 24 (21.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benton
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 92 | 24.7% |
35 to 44 Years | 58 | 15.6% |
45 to 54 Years | 78 | 21.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 53 | 14.2% |
65 to 74 Years | 50 | 13.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 37 | 10.0% |
85 Years and Over | 4 | 1.1% |
Total | 372 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Benton
Median Income by Occupancy in Benton
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 286 (76.9%) | $100,625 |
Renter-Occupied | 86 (23.1%) | $52,917 |
Average | 372 (100.0%) | $88,611 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benton
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (9.3%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (4.6%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (4.6%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 4 (1.4%) | 5 (5.8%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7 (2.5%) | 7 (8.1%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 33 (11.5%) | 11 (12.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 39 (13.6%) | 27 (31.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 56 (19.6%) | 17 (19.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 80 (28.0%) | 3 (3.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 67 (23.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 286 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benton
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 8 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 15 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 66 (23.1%) | 19 (22.1%) |
$800 to $999 | 32 (11.2%) | 20 (23.3%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 65 (22.7%) | 17 (19.8%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 66 (23.1%) | 28 (32.6%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 8 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 26 (9.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 286 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Benton
Housing Structures in Benton
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 328 | 88.2% |
Single Unit, Attached | 6 | 1.6% |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 10 | 2.7% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 5 | 1.3% |
Mobile Home / Other | 23 | 6.2% |
Total | 372 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benton
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 273 (83.2%) | 55 (16.8%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 10 (43.5%) | 13 (56.5%) |
Total | 286 (76.9%) | 86 (23.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benton
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 6 (2.1%) | 13 (15.1%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 58 (20.3%) | 36 (41.9%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 126 (44.1%) | 31 (36.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 96 (33.6%) | 6 (7.0%) |
Total | 286 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benton
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 224 (78.3%) | 60 (69.8%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 12 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 44 (15.4%) | 26 (30.2%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 4 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 2 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 286 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Benton
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 10 (3.5%) | 20 (23.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 42 (14.7%) | 23 (26.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 126 (44.1%) | 24 (27.9%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 108 (37.8%) | 19 (22.1%) |
Total | 286 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Benton
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Benton
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 107 | 179 |
Median Property Value | $146,900 | $188,600 |
Median Household Income | $90,417 | $52 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $656 | $26 |
Real Estate Taxes | $2,839 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benton
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 5 (4.7%) | 2 (1.1%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 24 (22.4%) | 27 (15.1%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 74 (69.2%) | 124 (69.3%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 2 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 2 (1.9%) | 19 (10.6%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (3.9%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 107 (100.0%) | 179 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benton
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (2.8%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 4 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 15 (14.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 15 (14.0%) | 18 (10.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 15 (14.0%) | 24 (13.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 36 (33.6%) | 41 (22.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 15 (14.0%) | 44 (24.6%) |
Total | 107 (100.0%) | 179 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benton
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 66 (61.7%) | 101,083 (56,471.0%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 17 (15.9%) | 83 (46.4%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 10 (9.3%) | 83 (46.4%) |
4.0x or more | 14 (13.1%) | 11 (6.1%) |
Total | 107 (100.0%) | 179 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benton
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 8 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 7 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 90 (84.1%) | 9 (5.0%) |
Total | 107 (100.0%) | 179 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Benton
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 41 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 129 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 88 (92.6%) | 7 (7.4%) |
26 to 34 Years | 80 (87.0%) | 12 (13.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 141 (94.0%) | 9 (6.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 159 (93.5%) | 11 (6.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 97 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 74 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 61 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 870 (95.7%) | 39 (4.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benton
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 41 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 129 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 88 (92.6%) | 7 (7.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benton
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 25 (92.6%) | 2 (7.4%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 108 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 149 (96.8%) | 5 (3.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 190 (96.0%) | 8 (4.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 398 (94.3%) | 24 (5.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 13 (31.7%) | 33 (80.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 14 (10.8%) | 117 (90.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 5 (5.3%) | 88 (92.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 17 (18.5%) | 77 (83.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 21 (14.0%) | 139 (92.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 8 (4.7%) | 156 (91.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 15 (15.5%) | 95 (97.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 74 (100.0%) | 21 (28.4%) |
75 Years and over | 61 (100.0%) | 36 (59.0%) |
Total | 228 (25.1%) | 762 (83.8%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benton
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 17 (28.8%) | 2 (3.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 18 (20.2%) | 11 (10.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 15 (7.5%) | 30 (13.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6 (16.7%) | 12 (31.6%) |
75 Years and over | 12 (50.0%) | 20 (54.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Benton
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 2 (3.4%) | 2 (3.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (7.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 13 (6.5%) | 10 (4.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 4 (11.1%) | 2 (5.3%) |
75 Years and over | 12 (50.0%) | 8 (21.6%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 13 (22.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 6 (6.7%) | 3 (2.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (3.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (13.2%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (5.4%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 11 (12.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2 (1.0%) | 3 (1.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (2.6%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (20.8%) | 9 (24.3%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 2 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 4 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (4.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6 (16.7%) | 5 (13.2%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (20.8%) | 20 (54.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 2 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 4 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (2.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 2 (8.3%) | 1 (2.7%) |
Technology Access in Benton
Computing Device Access in Benton
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 318 | 85.5% |
Smartphone | 348 | 93.5% |
Tablet | 267 | 71.8% |
No Computing Device | 12 | 3.2% |
Total | 372 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Benton
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 298 | 80.1% |
Cellular Data Only | 26 | 7.0% |
Satellite Internet | 34 | 9.1% |
No Internet | 22 | 5.9% |
Total | 372 | 100.0% |
Benton Summary
Benton, Kansas is a small town located in the northeast corner of the state, near the Missouri border. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area and is home to a population of just over 1,000 people. The town was founded in 1871 and has a rich history of farming and ranching.
Geography
Benton is located in the northeast corner of Kansas, near the Missouri border. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area and is situated in the fertile Platte River Valley. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and is located at an elevation of 890 feet. The climate is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters.
Economy
Benton’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms and ranches, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The town also has a small manufacturing sector, which produces a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and food products.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Benton had a population of 1,072 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.5% from other races. The median household income was $41,250, and the median family income was $48,750.
The town is served by the Benton Unified School District, which includes one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The town also has a public library and a number of churches.
Conclusion
Benton, Kansas is a small town located in the northeast corner of the state, near the Missouri border. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area and is home to a population of just over 1,000 people. The town was founded in 1871 and has a rich history of farming and ranching. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and the town is served by the Benton Unified School District. The town has a diverse population and is a great place to live and work.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Benton?
Total Population of Benton is 909.
What is the Total Male Population of Benton?
Total Male Population of Benton is 423.
What is the Total Female Population of Benton?
Total Female Population of Benton is 486.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Benton?
There are 87.04 Males per 100 Females in Benton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Benton?
There are 114.89 Females per 100 Males in Benton.
What is the Median Population Age in Benton?
Median Population Age in Benton is 39.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Benton
Average Family Size in Benton is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Benton
Average Household Size in Benton is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Benton?
Per Capita income in Benton is $48,818.
What is the Median Family Income in Benton?
Median Family Income in Benton is $94,000.
What is the Median Household income in Benton?
Median Household Income in Benton is $88,611.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Benton?
Income or Wage Gap in Benton is 36.6%.
Women in Benton earn 63.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Benton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Benton is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Benton?
There are 537 People in the Labor Forcein in Benton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Benton?
70.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Benton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Benton?
Unemployment Rate in Benton is 2.0%.