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 | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 44 | 14.1% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.0% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 267 | 85.9% |
Two or more Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 311 | 100.0% |
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 | # Population | % Population |
American | 129 | 41.5% |
English | 15 | 4.8% |
French | 13 | 4.2% |
Irish | 29 | 9.3% |
Scottish | 4 | 1.3% | View All 5 Rows |
Immigrants in Benton
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population | View All 0 Rows |
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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 16 (12.5%) | 22 (12.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 11 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.5%) |
25 to 29 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.5%) |
30 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 39 Years | 24 (18.8%) | 13 (7.1%) |
40 to 44 Years | 10 (7.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 49 Years | 26 (20.3%) | 67 (36.6%) |
50 to 54 Years | 18 (14.1%) | 26 (14.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 8 (6.2%) | 12 (6.6%) |
65 to 69 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
70 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (18.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 15 (11.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (3.3%) |
85 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 128 (100.0%) | 183 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Benton
Median Family Size in Benton
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 47 (37.3%) | 2.40 |
Single Male/Father | 0 (0.0%) | - |
Single Female/Mother | 79 (62.7%) | 1.62 |
Total Families | 126 (100.0%) | 1.91 |
Median Household Size in Benton
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 47 (26.9%) | 2.40 |
Single Male/Father | 0 (0.0%) | - |
Single Female/Mother | 79 (45.1%) | 1.89 |
Non-family | 49 (28.0%) | - |
Total Households | 175 (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 | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 49 (28.0%) |
2-Person Households | 98 (56.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3-Person Households | 13 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 13 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 2 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 126 (72.0%) | 49 (28.0%) |
Female Fertility in Benton
Fertility by Age in Benton
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 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 | 0 (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.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 311 | $29,178 |
Median Family Income | 126 | $59,394 |
Mean Family Income | 126 | $71,152 |
Median Household Income | 175 | $58,958 |
Mean Household Income | 175 | $59,873 |
Income Deficit | 126 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 311 | 0.00% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 311 | 100.00¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 311 | 0.28 |
Earnings by Sex in Benton
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 69 (38.1%) | $0 |
Female | 112 (61.9%) | $34,015 |
Total | 181 (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%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 39 (56.5%) | 1 (0.9%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.9%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (11.6%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.9%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 10 (14.5%) | 66 (58.9%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (15.2%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 18 (26.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (11.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000+ | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 69 (100.0%) | 112 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benton
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female 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.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 79 | 62.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 37 | 29.4% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 10 | 7.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
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.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 111 (88.1%) | $59,110 |
3-Person Families | 13 (10.3%) | $0 |
4-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
5-Person Families | 2 (1.6%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 126 (100.0%) | $59,394 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Benton
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 8 (6.4%) | $0 |
1 Earner | 103 (81.8%) | $58,958 |
2 Earners | 13 (10.3%) | $0 |
3+ Earners | 2 (1.6%) | $0 |
Total | 126 (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.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 24 | 13.7% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 6 | 3.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 19 | 10.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 66 | 37.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 50 | 28.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 10 | 5.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
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.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 37 (21.1%) | $0 |
45 to 64 Years | 117 (66.9%) | $59,564 |
65+ Years | 21 (12.0%) | $0 |
Total | 175 (100.0%) | $58,958 |
Poverty in Benton
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton
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 | 11 (100.0%) | 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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 24 (70.6%) | 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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 35 (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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10 (29.4%) | 13 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 44 (100.0%) | 93 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 8 (100.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 15 (100.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Total | 93 (72.7%) | 183 (100.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benton
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 47 (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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 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%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (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.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 57 | 40.7% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 0 | 0.0% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 0 | 0.0% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 4 | 2.9% |
Local Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
State Government Employees | 79 | 56.4% |
Federal Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 140 | 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 (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.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 1 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 1 (100.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 47 (100.0%) | 24 (51.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 113 (82.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 4 (20.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 15 (71.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 181 (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.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 76 (76.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 65 (89.0%) | 1 (1.5%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 24 (75.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
Total | 165 (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 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%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 18 (20.4%) | 70 (79.5%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 70 (100.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Security & Protection | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Office & Administration | 0 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 0 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 0 (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 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%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Services | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (100.0%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Public Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
Total | 45 (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 Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 2 | 2.6% |
Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
Elementary School | 0 | 0.0% |
Middle School | 38 | 48.7% |
High School | 11 | 14.1% |
College / Undergraduate | 27 | 34.6% |
Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 78 | 100.0% |
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.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 22 (57.9%) | 16 (42.1%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 49 (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.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 15 | 31.9% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
Business | 32 | 68.1% |
Education | 0 | 0.0% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 47 | 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 (28, accounting for 93.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (92, making up 25.5%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (15.4%) |
2 Vehicles | 28 (93.3%) | 92 (83.6%) |
3 Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4 Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 2 (6.7%) | 1 (0.9%) |
Total | 30 (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 | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 18 | 13.2% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 3 | 2.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 10 | 7.3% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 13 | 9.6% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 66 | 48.5% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 26 | 19.1% |
90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
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 | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 18 (60.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 2 (6.7%) | 1 (0.9%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 10 (33.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (12.3%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (62.3%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (24.5%) |
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 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 | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 2 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 92 (86.8%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 10 (33.3%) | 13 (12.3%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 18 (60.0%) | 1 (0.9%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 30 (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 | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 138 | 78.9% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 37 | 21.1% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 175 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Benton
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 49 | 28.0% |
2-Person Household | 98 | 56.0% |
3-Person Household | 13 | 7.4% |
4+ Person Household | 15 | 8.6% |
Total Housing Units | 175 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benton
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 25 (51.0%) | 24 (49.0%) |
2-Person Household | 98 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3-Person Household | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 2 (13.3%) | 13 (86.7%) |
Total Housing Units | 138 (78.9%) | 37 (21.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benton
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 96 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College/Associate Degree | 19 (59.4%) | 13 (40.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 23 (48.9%) | 24 (51.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benton
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 0 | 0.0% |
35 to 44 Years | 37 | 21.1% |
45 to 54 Years | 105 | 60.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 12 | 6.9% |
65 to 74 Years | 0 | 0.0% |
75 to 84 Years | 21 | 12.0% |
85 Years and Over | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 175 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Benton
Median Income by Occupancy in Benton
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 138 (78.9%) | $59,167 |
Renter-Occupied | 37 (21.1%) | $0 |
Average | 175 (100.0%) | $58,958 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benton
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (64.9%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 6 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 19 (13.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 66 (47.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 37 (26.8%) | 13 (35.1%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 10 (7.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 138 (100.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benton
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 21 (15.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 12 (8.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 79 (57.3%) | 13 (35.1%) |
$800 to $999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 24 (17.4%) | 24 (64.9%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 2 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 138 (100.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Benton
Housing Structures in Benton
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 151 | 86.3% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 24 | 13.7% |
Total | 175 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benton
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 138 (91.4%) | 13 (8.6%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
Total | 138 (78.9%) | 37 (21.1%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 23 (16.7%) | 37 (100.0%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 100 (72.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 15 (10.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 138 (100.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benton
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 93 (67.4%) | 13 (35.1%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 45 (32.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (64.9%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 138 (100.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Benton
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 34 (24.6%) | 24 (64.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 79 (57.3%) | 13 (35.1%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 25 (18.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 138 (100.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Benton
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Benton
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 33 | 105 |
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 | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 10 (30.3%) | 66 (62.9%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 23 (69.7%) | 37 (35.2%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.9%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 33 (100.0%) | 105 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benton
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 6 (18.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 19 (57.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (62.9%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 8 (24.2%) | 37 (35.2%) |
$150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.9%) |
Total | 33 (100.0%) | 105 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benton
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 12 (36.4%) | 59,489 (56,656.2%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 6 (18.2%) | 103 (98.1%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 15 (45.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4.0x or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 33 (100.0%) | 105 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benton
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 27 (81.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 90 (85.7%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 33 (100.0%) | 105 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Benton
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
26 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 13 (27.7%) | 34 (72.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 137 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 277 (89.1%) | 34 (10.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benton
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benton
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 6 (20.0%) | 24 (80.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 99 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 130 (92.9%) | 10 (7.1%) |
$100,000 and over | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 49 (100.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1 (50.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (27.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 24 (17.5%) | 113 (82.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 8 (40.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 21 (100.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
Total | 89 (28.6%) | 218 (70.1%) |
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 | 16 (59.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 48 (55.8%) | 30 (25.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 24 (27.9%) | 13 (11.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 48 (55.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 16 (59.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 24 (27.9%) | 17 (14.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Benton
Computing Device Access in Benton
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 88 | 50.3% |
Smartphone | 136 | 77.7% |
Tablet | 64 | 36.6% |
No Computing Device | 15 | 8.6% |
Total | 175 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Benton
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 24 | 13.7% |
Broadband Home | 33 | 18.9% |
Cellular Data Only | 37 | 21.1% |
Satellite Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
No Internet | 81 | 46.3% |
Total | 175 | 100.0% |
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%.