Benton, MS

Benton Overview

311
TOTAL POPULATION
128
MALE POPULATION
183
FEMALE POPULATION
69.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
142.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.4
MEDIAN AGE
1.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,178
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,394
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,958
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.28
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
181
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
14.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Benton Zip Codes

Benton Area Codes

Race in Benton

The most populous races in Benton are White / Caucasian (267 | 85.9%), and Black / African American (44 | 14.1%).
Race in Benton
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American4414.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian26785.9%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total311100.0%

Ancestry in Benton

The most populous ancestries reported in Benton are American (129 | 41.5%), Irish (29 | 9.3%), English (15 | 4.8%), French (13 | 4.2%), and Scottish (4 | 1.3%), together accounting for 61.1% of all Benton residents.
Ancestry in Benton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American12941.5%
English154.8%
French134.2%
Irish299.3%
Scottish41.3%
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Immigrants in Benton

Immigrants in Benton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Benton

Sex and Age in Benton

The most populous age groups in Benton are 45 to 49 Years (26 | 20.3%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (67 | 36.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Benton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.1%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years16 (12.5%)22 (12.0%)
15 to 19 Years11 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.5%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.5%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years24 (18.8%)13 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years10 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years26 (20.3%)67 (36.6%)
50 to 54 Years18 (14.1%)26 (14.2%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years8 (6.2%)12 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)33 (18.0%)
75 to 79 Years15 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.3%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total128 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Benton

Median Family Size in Benton

Median Family Size in Benton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple47 (37.3%)2.40
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother79 (62.7%)1.62
Total Families126 (100.0%)1.91

Median Household Size in Benton

Median Household Size in Benton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple47 (26.9%)2.40
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother79 (45.1%)1.89
Non-family49 (28.0%)-
Total Households175 (100.0%)1.78

Household Size by Marriage Status in Benton

Out of a total of 175 households in Benton, 126 (72.0%) are family households, while 49 (28.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 98, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 49.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Benton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-49 (28.0%)
2-Person Households98 (56.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households13 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households13 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households2 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (72.0%)49 (28.0%)

Female Fertility in Benton

Fertility by Age in Benton

Female Fertility by Age in Benton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Benton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Benton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Benton

Income Overview in Benton

Per Capita Income in Benton is $29,178, while median incomes of families and households are $59,394 and $58,958 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income311$29,178
Median Family Income126$59,394
Mean Family Income126$71,152
Median Household Income175$58,958
Mean Household Income175$59,873
Income Deficit126$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3110.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)311100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3110.28

Earnings by Sex in Benton

Earnings by Sex in Benton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male69 (38.1%)$0
Female112 (61.9%)$34,015
Total181 (100.0%)$33,466

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benton

The most common earnings brackets in Benton are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (39 | 56.5%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (66 | 58.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99939 (56.5%)1 (0.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)1 (0.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)13 (11.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99910 (14.5%)66 (58.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)17 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99918 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)13 (11.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total69 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benton

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Benton

Family Income Brackets in Benton

According to the Benton family income data, there are 79 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 62.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Benton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9997962.7%
$75,000 to $99,9993729.4%
$100,000 to $149,999107.9%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benton

2-person families (111 | 88.1%) account for the highest median family income in Benton with $59,110 per family, while 2-person families (111 | 88.1%) have the highest median income of $29,555 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families111 (88.1%)$59,110
3-Person Families13 (10.3%)$0
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families2 (1.6%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total126 (100.0%)$59,394

Family Income by Number of Earners in Benton

Family Income by Number of Earners in Benton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8 (6.4%)$0
1 Earner103 (81.8%)$58,958
2 Earners13 (10.3%)$0
3+ Earners2 (1.6%)$0
Total126 (100.0%)$59,394

Household Income in Benton

Household Income Brackets in Benton

With 66 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Benton, accounting for 37.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Benton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002413.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99963.4%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991910.9%
$50,000 to $74,9996637.7%
$75,000 to $99,9995028.6%
$100,000 to $149,999105.7%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Benton

The median household income in Benton is $58,958, with the highest median household income of $59,564 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 117 households (66.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Benton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years37 (21.1%)$0
45 to 64 Years117 (66.9%)$59,564
65+ Years21 (12.0%)$0
Total175 (100.0%)$58,958

Poverty in Benton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years24 (70.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton

According to the poverty statistics in Benton, males aged 12 to 14 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years10 (29.4%)13 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years44 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years8 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
75 Years and over15 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total93 (72.7%)183 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benton

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benton

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Benton

Employment by Class of Employer in Benton

Among the 140 employed individuals in Benton, state government employees (79 | 56.4%), private company employees (57 | 40.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (4 | 2.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Benton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5740.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations42.9%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees7956.4%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total140100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Benton

According to the labor force statistics for Benton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (260), 69.6% or 181 individuals are in the labor force, with 14.4% or 26 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 1 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 1 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Benton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years1 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
25 to 29 Years1 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years47 (100.0%)24 (51.1%)
45 to 54 Years113 (82.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years4 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total181 (69.6%)26 (14.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benton

According to labor force statistics for Benton, 80.5% of individuals (165) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (205) are in the labor force, with 15.2% or 25 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 89.0% or 65 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma76 (76.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree65 (89.0%)1 (1.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24 (75.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total165 (80.5%)31 (15.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Benton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benton are Computers, Engineering & Science (88 | 56.8%), Computers & Mathematics (70 | 45.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (26 | 16.8%), Architecture & Engineering (18 | 11.6%), and Management (15 | 9.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Benton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benton, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (20.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Benton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science18 (20.4%)70 (79.5%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)33 (25.6%)96 (74.4%)
Total (Overall)45 (29.0%)110 (71.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Benton are , and Food Preparation & Serving (1 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Benton

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Benton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)45 (29.0%)110 (71.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Benton are , and Office & Administration (13 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Benton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Benton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)45 (29.0%)110 (71.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Benton are , and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 6.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Benton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Benton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)45 (29.0%)110 (71.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Benton are , and Production (2 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Benton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Benton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)45 (29.0%)110 (71.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Benton

Employment Industries in Benton

The major employment industries in Benton include Public Administration (66 | 42.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (30 | 19.4%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (25 | 16.1%), Manufacturing (20 | 12.9%), and Educational Services (13 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Benton

Employment Industries by Sex in Benton

The Benton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Benton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
Total45 (29.0%)110 (71.0%)

Education in Benton

School Enrollment in Benton

The most common levels of schooling among the 78 students in Benton are middle school (38 | 48.7%), college / undergraduate (27 | 34.6%), and high school (11 | 14.1%).
School Enrollment in Benton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool22.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School3848.7%
High School1114.1%
College / Undergraduate2734.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total78100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benton

Out of a total of 78 students who are enrolled in schools in Benton, 29 (37.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 49 (62.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (62.8%)29 (37.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benton

Business (32 | 68.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (15 | 31.9%) are the most common fields of study among 47 individuals in Benton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1531.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business3268.1%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total47100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Benton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Benton are males with 2 vehicles (28, accounting for 93.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (92, making up 25.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)17 (15.4%)
2 Vehicles28 (93.3%)92 (83.6%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (6.7%)1 (0.9%)
Total30 (100.0%)110 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Benton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Benton are 45 to 59 minutes (66 commuters, 48.5%), 60 to 89 minutes (26 commuters, 19.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (18 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Benton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes1813.2%
15 to 19 Minutes32.2%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes107.3%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes139.6%
45 to 59 Minutes6648.5%
60 to 89 Minutes2619.1%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Benton

The most common commute times in Benton are 10 to 14 minutes (18 commuters, 60.0%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (66 commuters, 62.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Benton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes18 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes2 (6.7%)1 (0.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes10 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (12.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)66 (62.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)26 (24.5%)
90 or more Minutes0 (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 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (18, 60.0%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (92, 86.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)92 (86.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10 (33.3%)13 (12.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM18 (60.0%)1 (0.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (100.0%)106 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Benton

Occupancy by Ownership in Benton

Of the total 175 dwellings in Benton, owner-occupied units account for 138 (78.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 37 (21.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Benton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13878.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3721.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units175100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Benton

Occupancy by Household Size in Benton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4928.0%
2-Person Household9856.0%
3-Person Household137.4%
4+ Person Household158.6%
Total Housing Units175100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household25 (51.0%)24 (49.0%)
2-Person Household98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household2 (13.3%)13 (86.7%)
Total Housing Units138 (78.9%)37 (21.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree19 (59.4%)13 (40.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23 (48.9%)24 (51.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years00.0%
35 to 44 Years3721.1%
45 to 54 Years10560.0%
55 to 64 Years126.9%
65 to 74 Years00.0%
75 to 84 Years2112.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total175100.0%

Housing Finances in Benton

Median Income by Occupancy in Benton

Median Income by Occupancy in Benton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied138 (78.9%)$59,167
Renter-Occupied37 (21.1%)$0
Average175 (100.0%)$58,958

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)24 (64.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9996 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99919 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99966 (47.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99937 (26.8%)13 (35.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30021 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49912 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79979 (57.3%)13 (35.1%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49924 (17.4%)24 (64.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9992 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Benton

Housing Structures in Benton

Housing Structures in Benton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached15186.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other2413.7%
Total175100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached138 (91.4%)13 (8.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total138 (78.9%)37 (21.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms23 (16.7%)37 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms100 (72.5%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms15 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas93 (67.4%)13 (35.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity45 (32.6%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)24 (64.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Benton

Household Vehicle Usage in Benton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle34 (24.6%)24 (64.9%)
2 Vehicles79 (57.3%)13 (35.1%)
3 or more Vehicles25 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Benton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Benton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units33105
Median Property Value$160,800$0
Median Household Income$46,750$0
Monthly Housing Costs--
Real Estate Taxes$199$13

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99910 (30.3%)66 (62.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99923 (69.7%)37 (35.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9996 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99919 (57.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)66 (62.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (24.2%)37 (35.2%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)2 (1.9%)
Total33 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x12 (36.4%)59,489 (56,656.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x6 (18.2%)103 (98.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x15 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80027 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)90 (85.7%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Benton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years13 (27.7%)34 (72.3%)
45 to 54 Years137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total277 (89.1%)34 (10.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006 (20.0%)24 (80.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99919 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99999 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999130 (92.9%)10 (7.1%)
$100,000 and over23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years1 (50.0%)2 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)13 (27.7%)
45 to 54 Years24 (17.5%)113 (82.5%)
55 to 64 Years8 (40.0%)20 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total89 (28.6%)218 (70.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (59.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years48 (55.8%)30 (25.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
75 Years and over15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Benton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Benton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (27.9%)13 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Benton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years48 (55.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Benton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (59.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (27.9%)17 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Benton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Benton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Benton

Computing Device Access in Benton

Computing Device Access in Benton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop8850.3%
Smartphone13677.7%
Tablet6436.6%
No Computing Device158.6%
Total175100.0%

Internet Access in Benton

Internet Access in Benton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2413.7%
Broadband Home3318.9%
Cellular Data Only3721.1%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet8146.3%
Total175100.0%

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Benton?
Total Population of Benton is 311.
What is the Total Male Population of Benton?
Total Male Population of Benton is 128.
What is the Total Female Population of Benton?
Total Female Population of Benton is 183.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Benton?
There are 69.95 Males per 100 Females in Benton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Benton?
There are 142.97 Females per 100 Males in Benton.
What is the Median Population Age in Benton?
Median Population Age in Benton is 48.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Benton
Average Family Size in Benton is 1.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Benton
Average Household Size in Benton is 1.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Benton?
Per Capita income in Benton is $29,178.
What is the Median Family Income in Benton?
Median Family Income in Benton is $59,394.
What is the Median Household income in Benton?
Median Household Income in Benton is $58,958.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Benton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Benton is 0.28.
How Large is the Labor Force in Benton?
There are 181 People in the Labor Forcein in Benton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Benton?
69.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Benton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Benton?
Unemployment Rate in Benton is 14.4%.