Benton Ridge, OH

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Benton Ridge Overview

480
TOTAL POPULATION
210
MALE POPULATION
270
FEMALE POPULATION
77.78
MALES / 100 FEMALES
128.57
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,971
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,905
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,875
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
42.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
57.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.31
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
285
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
76.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Benton Ridge Zip Codes

Benton Ridge Area Codes

Race in Benton Ridge

The most populous races in Benton Ridge are White / Caucasian (473 | 98.5%), Hispanic or Latino (59 | 12.3%), and Asian (7 | 1.5%).
Race in Benton Ridge
Race# Population% Population
Asian71.5%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino5912.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian47398.5%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total480100.0%

Ancestry in Benton Ridge

The most populous ancestries reported in Benton Ridge are German (191 | 39.8%), Irish (106 | 22.1%), American (90 | 18.8%), Mexican (29 | 6.0%), and English (27 | 5.6%), together accounting for 92.3% of all Benton Ridge residents.
Ancestry in Benton Ridge
Ancestry# Population% Population
American9018.8%
Dutch40.8%
English275.6%
European91.9%
French40.8%
German19139.8%
Irish10622.1%
Italian61.3%
Lithuanian40.8%
Malaysian71.5%
Mexican296.0%
Pennsylvania German10.2%
Polish132.7%
Scottish40.8%
Swiss20.4%
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Immigrants in Benton Ridge

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

Sex and Age in Benton Ridge

The most populous age groups in Benton Ridge are 25 to 29 Years (42 | 20.0%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (57 | 21.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Benton Ridge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years10 (4.8%)28 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)57 (21.1%)
15 to 19 Years15 (7.1%)22 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Years2 (0.9%)14 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years42 (20.0%)17 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years4 (1.9%)5 (1.8%)
35 to 39 Years38 (18.1%)44 (16.3%)
40 to 44 Years13 (6.2%)15 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years10 (4.8%)11 (4.1%)
50 to 54 Years9 (4.3%)17 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years11 (5.2%)7 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years21 (10.0%)13 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years11 (5.2%)8 (3.0%)
70 to 74 Years9 (4.3%)1 (0.4%)
75 to 79 Years4 (1.9%)6 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.4%)
85 Years and over1 (0.5%)4 (1.5%)
Total210 (100.0%)270 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Benton Ridge

Median Family Size in Benton Ridge

The median family size in Benton Ridge is 3.42 persons per family, with single female/mother families (21 | 20.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.76 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (25 | 24.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.72 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Benton Ridge
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple58 (55.8%)3.60
Single Male/Father25 (24.0%)2.72
Single Female/Mother21 (20.2%)3.76
Total Families104 (100.0%)3.42

Median Household Size in Benton Ridge

The median household size in Benton Ridge is 2.79 persons per household, with single female/mother households (21 | 12.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.38 persons per household. non-family households (68 | 39.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.38 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Benton Ridge
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple58 (33.7%)3.69
Single Male/Father25 (14.5%)3.20
Single Female/Mother21 (12.2%)4.38
Non-family68 (39.5%)1.38
Total Households172 (100.0%)2.79

Household Size by Marriage Status in Benton Ridge

Out of a total of 172 households in Benton Ridge, 104 (60.5%) are family households, while 68 (39.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 29, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 38.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Benton Ridge
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-38 (22.1%)
2-Person Households29 (16.9%)30 (17.4%)
3-Person Households18 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households21 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households29 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households7 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (60.5%)68 (39.5%)

Female Fertility in Benton Ridge

Fertility by Age in Benton Ridge

Female Fertility by Age in Benton Ridge
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 Ridge

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benton Ridge
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 Ridge

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Benton Ridge
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 Ridge

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benton Ridge
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 Ridge

Income Overview in Benton Ridge

Per Capita Income in Benton Ridge is $26,971, while median incomes of families and households are $76,905 and $71,875 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income480$26,971
Median Family Income104$76,905
Mean Family Income104$82,658
Median Household Income172$71,875
Mean Household Income172$73,886
Income Deficit104$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)48042.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)48057.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4800.31

Earnings by Sex in Benton Ridge

Average Earnings in Benton Ridge are $34,808, $40,625 for men and $23,281 for women, a difference of 42.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Benton Ridge
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male155 (51.7%)$40,625
Female145 (48.3%)$23,281
Total300 (100.0%)$34,808

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benton Ridge

The most common earnings brackets in Benton Ridge are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (39 | 25.2%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (27 | 18.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benton Ridge
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3 (1.9%)18 (12.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (3.9%)5 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4991 (0.6%)6 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9998 (5.2%)1 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)27 (18.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4992 (1.3%)12 (8.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9995 (3.2%)8 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99922 (14.2%)11 (7.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9994 (2.6%)11 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99926 (16.8%)12 (8.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9992 (1.3%)3 (2.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9999 (5.8%)2 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9996 (3.9%)1 (0.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99939 (25.2%)27 (18.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9992 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+3 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total155 (100.0%)145 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benton Ridge

Average earnings in Benton Ridge are $48,472 for men and $28,068 for women, a difference of 42.1%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,250, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $51,250. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,313, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benton Ridge
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$61,250$16,750
College or Associate's Degree$51,250$35,313
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$48,472$28,068

Family Income in Benton Ridge

Family Income Brackets in Benton Ridge

According to the Benton Ridge family income data, there are 49 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 47.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Benton Ridge
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99932.9%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99943.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991110.6%
$50,000 to $74,9991817.3%
$75,000 to $99,9994947.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991312.5%
$150,000 to $199,99911.0%
$200,000+54.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benton Ridge

4-person families (16 | 15.4%) account for the highest median family income in Benton Ridge with $126,250 per family, while 2-person families (40 | 38.5%) have the highest median income of $39,018 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benton Ridge
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families40 (38.5%)$78,036
3-Person Families17 (16.4%)$96,125
4-Person Families16 (15.4%)$126,250
5-Person Families31 (29.8%)$75,655
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total104 (100.0%)$76,905

Family Income by Number of Earners in Benton Ridge

Family Income by Number of Earners in Benton Ridge
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2 (1.9%)$0
1 Earner20 (19.2%)$73,750
2 Earners65 (62.5%)$76,012
3+ Earners17 (16.4%)$0
Total104 (100.0%)$76,905

Household Income in Benton Ridge

Household Income Brackets in Benton Ridge

With 49 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Benton Ridge, accounting for 28.5% of all households. In contrast, only 2 households (1.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Benton Ridge
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00063.5%
$10,000 to $14,99952.9%
$15,000 to $24,999127.0%
$25,000 to $34,99995.2%
$35,000 to $49,999116.4%
$50,000 to $74,9994928.5%
$75,000 to $99,9994526.2%
$100,000 to $149,9992816.3%
$150,000 to $199,99921.2%
$200,000+52.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Benton Ridge

The median household income in Benton Ridge is $71,875, with the highest median household income of $78,571 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 66 households (38.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 8 households (4.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Benton Ridge
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8 (4.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years62 (36.0%)$75,595
45 to 64 Years66 (38.4%)$78,571
65+ Years36 (20.9%)$43,750
Total172 (100.0%)$71,875

Poverty in Benton Ridge

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton Ridge

With 8.6% poverty level for males and 10.0% for females among the residents of Benton Ridge, 18 to 24 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (33.3%) and 9 females (45.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton Ridge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)3 (10.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (33.3%)2 (12.5%)
25 to 34 Years3 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years9 (17.6%)5 (8.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)6 (21.4%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (45.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (18.2%)
Total18 (8.6%)27 (10.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton Ridge

According to the poverty statistics in Benton Ridge, males aged under 5 years and females aged 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 Ridge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (100.0%)25 (89.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years10 (66.7%)14 (87.5%)
25 to 34 Years43 (93.5%)22 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years42 (82.4%)54 (91.5%)
45 to 54 Years19 (100.0%)22 (78.6%)
55 to 64 Years32 (100.0%)11 (55.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (95.0%)9 (100.0%)
75 Years and over5 (100.0%)9 (81.8%)
Total192 (91.4%)243 (90.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benton Ridge

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benton Ridge
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benton Ridge

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benton Ridge
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)3 (42.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)3 (14.3%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benton Ridge
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)3 (12.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)3 (6.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Benton Ridge

Employment by Class of Employer in Benton Ridge

Among the 257 employed individuals in Benton Ridge, private company employees (209 | 81.3%), not-for-profit organizations (21 | 8.2%), and local government employees (13 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Benton Ridge
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees20981.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)51.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)93.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations218.2%
Local Government Employees135.1%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total257100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Benton Ridge

According to the labor force statistics for Benton Ridge, out of the total population over 16 years of age (375), 76.0% or 285 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.8% or 5 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 16 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 5.5% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Benton Ridge
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years28 (75.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years91 (82.7%)5 (5.5%)
45 to 54 Years42 (89.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years13 (72.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years19 (55.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total285 (76.0%)5 (1.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benton Ridge

According to labor force statistics for Benton Ridge, 84.1% of individuals (233) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (277) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 5 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 60 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.6% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benton Ridge
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School30 (90.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma89 (76.1%)7 (5.6%)
College / Associate Degree54 (80.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total233 (84.1%)6 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Benton Ridge

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benton Ridge are Community & Social Service (16 | 5.7%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (15 | 5.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (15 | 5.4%), Management (13 | 4.6%), and Education, Arts & Media (1 | 0.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Benton Ridge

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benton Ridge, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Community & Social Service (93.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (40.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Management (84.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (60.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Benton Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2 (15.4%)11 (84.6%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 15 (93.8%)1 (6.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)23 (52.3%)21 (47.7%)
Total (Overall)136 (48.6%)144 (51.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Benton Ridge are Food Preparation & Serving (33 | 11.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (8 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (4 | 1.4%), and Healthcare Support (3 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Benton Ridge

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Benton Ridge, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (12.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (87.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Benton Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving4 (12.1%)29 (87.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)12 (25.0%)36 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)136 (48.6%)144 (51.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Benton Ridge are Office & Administration (43 | 15.4%), and Sales & Related (5 | 1.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Benton Ridge

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Benton Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration1 (2.3%)42 (97.7%)
Total (Category)6 (12.5%)42 (87.5%)
Total (Overall)136 (48.6%)144 (51.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Benton Ridge are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (26 | 9.3%), Construction & Extraction (11 | 3.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (4 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Benton Ridge

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Benton Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)37 (90.2%)4 (9.8%)
Total (Overall)136 (48.6%)144 (51.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Benton Ridge are Production (54 | 19.3%), and Material Moving (45 | 16.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Benton Ridge

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Benton Ridge
OccupationMaleFemale
Production28 (51.8%)26 (48.1%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving30 (66.7%)15 (33.3%)
Total (Category)58 (58.6%)41 (41.4%)
Total (Overall)136 (48.6%)144 (51.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Benton Ridge

Employment Industries in Benton Ridge

The major employment industries in Benton Ridge include Manufacturing (72 | 25.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (54 | 19.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (28 | 10.0%), Retail Trade (22 | 7.9%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (13 | 4.6%).
Employment Industries in Benton Ridge

Employment Industries by Sex in Benton Ridge

The Benton Ridge industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Benton Ridge
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing49 (68.1%)23 (31.9%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade7 (31.8%)15 (68.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support8 (88.9%)1 (11.1%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (21.4%)22 (78.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services6 (11.1%)48 (88.9%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total136 (48.6%)144 (51.4%)

Education in Benton Ridge

School Enrollment in Benton Ridge

The most common levels of schooling among the 107 students in Benton Ridge are middle school (51 | 47.7%), high school (23 | 21.5%), and kindergarten (22 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Benton Ridge
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10.9%
Kindergarten2220.6%
Elementary School65.6%
Middle School5147.7%
High School2321.5%
College / Undergraduate43.7%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total107100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benton Ridge

Out of a total of 107 students who are enrolled in schools in Benton Ridge, 4 (3.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 103 (96.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 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 Ridge
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total103 (96.3%)4 (3.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benton Ridge

Visual & performing arts (27 | 36.0%), arts & humanities (11 | 14.7%), education (8 | 10.7%), psychology (7 | 9.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (6 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 75 individuals in Benton Ridge who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benton Ridge
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural68.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology79.3%
Social Sciences45.3%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business56.7%
Education810.7%
Literature & Languages56.7%
Liberal Arts & History22.7%
Visual & Performing Arts2736.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1114.7%
Total75100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Benton Ridge

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benton Ridge

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Benton Ridge are males with 2 vehicles (57, accounting for 45.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (45, making up 43.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benton Ridge
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle11 (8.7%)33 (25.2%)
2 Vehicles57 (45.2%)45 (34.4%)
3 Vehicles34 (27.0%)42 (32.1%)
4 Vehicles13 (10.3%)2 (1.5%)
5 or more Vehicles11 (8.7%)9 (6.9%)
Total126 (100.0%)131 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Benton Ridge

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Benton Ridge are 15 to 19 minutes (96 commuters, 37.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (38 commuters, 15.0%), and 25 to 29 minutes (30 commuters, 11.8%).
Commute Time in Benton Ridge
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes155.9%
10 to 14 Minutes166.3%
15 to 19 Minutes9637.8%
20 to 24 Minutes3815.0%
25 to 29 Minutes3011.8%
30 to 34 Minutes135.1%
35 to 39 Minutes114.3%
40 to 44 Minutes124.7%
45 to 59 Minutes103.9%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes135.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Benton Ridge

The most common commute times in Benton Ridge are 15 to 19 minutes (35 commuters, 27.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (61 commuters, 47.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Benton Ridge
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes3 (2.4%)12 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes10 (7.9%)6 (4.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes35 (27.8%)61 (47.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes20 (15.9%)18 (14.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes23 (18.2%)7 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (8.7%)2 (1.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes4 (3.2%)7 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (9.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (5.6%)3 (2.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes13 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benton Ridge

The most frequent times of departure to work in Benton Ridge are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (42, 33.3%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (25, 19.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benton Ridge
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM11 (8.7%)2 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12 (9.5%)20 (15.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM42 (33.3%)4 (3.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10 (7.9%)16 (12.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM13 (10.3%)15 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2 (1.6%)19 (14.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (8.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (8.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)25 (19.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM16 (12.7%)5 (3.9%)
Total126 (100.0%)128 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Benton Ridge

Occupancy by Ownership in Benton Ridge

Of the total 172 dwellings in Benton Ridge, owner-occupied units account for 149 (86.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 23 (13.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Benton Ridge
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units14986.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2313.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units172100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Benton Ridge

Occupancy by Household Size in Benton Ridge
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3822.1%
2-Person Household5934.3%
3-Person Household1810.5%
4+ Person Household5733.1%
Total Housing Units172100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benton Ridge

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benton Ridge
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household34 (89.5%)4 (10.5%)
2-Person Household45 (76.3%)14 (23.7%)
3-Person Household14 (77.8%)4 (22.2%)
4+ Person Household56 (98.3%)1 (1.8%)
Total Housing Units149 (86.6%)23 (13.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benton Ridge

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benton Ridge
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11 (91.7%)1 (8.3%)
High School Diploma78 (86.7%)12 (13.3%)
College/Associate Degree35 (79.5%)9 (20.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher25 (96.2%)1 (3.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benton Ridge

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benton Ridge
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3218.6%
35 to 44 Years3822.1%
45 to 54 Years2916.9%
55 to 64 Years3721.5%
65 to 74 Years2313.4%
75 to 84 Years95.2%
85 Years and Over42.3%
Total172100.0%

Housing Finances in Benton Ridge

Median Income by Occupancy in Benton Ridge

Median Income by Occupancy in Benton Ridge
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied149 (86.6%)$75,511
Renter-Occupied23 (13.4%)$65,938
Average172 (100.0%)$71,875

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benton Ridge

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benton Ridge
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)4 (17.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9995 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9993 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (6.7%)1 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99932 (21.5%)17 (73.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (29.5%)1 (4.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99928 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more7 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benton Ridge

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benton Ridge
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30014 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49929 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79915 (10.1%)16 (69.6%)
$800 to $99946 (30.9%)1 (4.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49938 (25.5%)6 (26.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9997 (4.7%)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%)
Total149 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Benton Ridge

Housing Structures in Benton Ridge

Housing Structures in Benton Ridge
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached16294.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments63.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other42.3%
Total172100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benton Ridge

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benton Ridge
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached143 (88.3%)19 (11.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments6 (100.0%)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%)4 (100.0%)
Total149 (86.6%)23 (13.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benton Ridge

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benton Ridge
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms18 (12.1%)13 (56.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms80 (53.7%)4 (17.4%)
8 or more Rooms45 (30.2%)6 (26.1%)
Total149 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benton Ridge

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benton Ridge
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas96 (64.4%)9 (39.1%)
Electricity35 (23.5%)8 (34.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7 (4.7%)5 (21.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (5.4%)1 (4.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Benton Ridge

Household Vehicle Usage in Benton Ridge
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (1.3%)4 (17.4%)
1 Vehicle37 (24.8%)5 (21.7%)
2 Vehicles57 (38.3%)9 (39.1%)
3 or more Vehicles53 (35.6%)5 (21.7%)
Total149 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Benton Ridge

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Benton Ridge

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5792
Median Property Value$113,700$108,000
Median Household Income$57,083$6
Monthly Housing Costs$440$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,226$2

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benton Ridge

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benton Ridge
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0007 (12.3%)4 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99910 (17.5%)33 (35.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99940 (70.2%)53 (57.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)2 (2.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total57 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benton Ridge

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benton Ridge
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9999 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (8.8%)8 (8.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9994 (7.0%)4 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99913 (22.8%)6 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (15.8%)19 (20.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (24.6%)35 (38.0%)
$150,000 or more1 (1.8%)14 (15.2%)
Total57 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benton Ridge

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benton Ridge
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x35 (61.4%)76,071 (82,685.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x3 (5.3%)65 (70.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x3 (5.3%)7 (7.6%)
4.0x or more14 (24.6%)6 (6.5%)
Total57 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benton Ridge

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benton Ridge
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80016 (28.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49924 (42.1%)4 (4.3%)
$800 to $1,49917 (29.8%)51 (55.4%)
Total57 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Benton Ridge

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton Ridge

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton Ridge
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years49 (90.7%)5 (9.3%)
26 to 34 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total475 (99.0%)5 (1.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benton Ridge

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benton Ridge
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen49 (90.7%)5 (9.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benton Ridge

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benton Ridge
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00037 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99941 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999120 (96.0%)5 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton Ridge

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton Ridge
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years17 (14.1%)114 (94.2%)
19 to 25 Years5 (9.3%)44 (81.5%)
25 to 34 Years8 (22.9%)27 (77.1%)
35 to 44 Years20 (18.2%)90 (81.8%)
45 to 54 Years8 (17.0%)39 (83.0%)
55 to 64 Years26 (50.0%)33 (63.5%)
65 to 74 Years29 (100.0%)17 (58.6%)
75 Years and over16 (100.0%)11 (68.8%)
Total129 (26.9%)391 (81.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benton Ridge

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benton Ridge
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (13.2%)
35 to 64 Years10 (9.8%)11 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years2 (10.0%)3 (33.3%)
75 Years and over3 (60.0%)6 (54.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Benton Ridge

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Benton Ridge: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Benton Ridge: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (16.7%)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 over1 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Benton Ridge: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (13.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)8 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years2 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Benton Ridge: <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 Years10 (9.8%)11 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (33.3%)
75 Years and over2 (40.0%)5 (45.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Benton Ridge: <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%)4 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Benton Ridge

Computing Device Access in Benton Ridge

Computing Device Access in Benton Ridge
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop13779.6%
Smartphone15489.5%
Tablet10963.4%
No Computing Device84.6%
Total172100.0%

Internet Access in Benton Ridge

Internet Access in Benton Ridge
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home12975.0%
Cellular Data Only3017.4%
Satellite Internet21.2%
No Internet116.4%
Total172100.0%

Benton Ridge Summary

Benton Ridge is a small village located in Hancock County, Ohio. It is situated in the northwest corner of the county, just south of the city of Findlay. The village has a population of approximately 500 people and is part of the Findlay Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Benton Ridge is located at 40°45'25"N, 83°37'45"W (40.7569, -83.6294). The village is situated in the northwest corner of Hancock County, just south of the city of Findlay. It is bordered by the Blanchard River to the east and the Auglaize River to the west. The village is located in the Great Black Swamp region of Ohio, which is characterized by flat terrain and numerous wetlands. The village is located in the Eastern Corn Belt Plains ecoregion, which is characterized by rolling hills and fertile soils.
The village has a total area of 0.6 square miles, all of which is land. The village is located in the Findlay Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of approximately 140,000 people.

History

Benton Ridge was founded in 1837 by a group of settlers from Pennsylvania. The village was named after Thomas Benton, a prominent local politician. The village was originally a farming community, but it soon developed into a small industrial center. The village was home to several factories, including a flour mill, a sawmill, and a brickyard.
In the late 19th century, the village was connected to the rest of the county by the Findlay and Lima Railroad. This allowed the village to become more connected to the rest of the county and to the rest of the state.
In the early 20th century, the village experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The village was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, and a movie theater. The village also had a school, a post office, and a library.

Economy

Benton Ridge is a small, rural village with a population of approximately 500 people. The village is primarily a bedroom community, with most of its residents commuting to nearby cities for work. The village does not have any major industries or employers.
The village does have a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The village also has a few small manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory and a metal fabrication shop.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the village had a population of 498 people. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
The median income for a household in the village was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the village was $17,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Benton Ridge?
Total Population of Benton Ridge is 480.
What is the Total Male Population of Benton Ridge?
Total Male Population of Benton Ridge is 210.
What is the Total Female Population of Benton Ridge?
Total Female Population of Benton Ridge is 270.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Benton Ridge?
There are 77.78 Males per 100 Females in Benton Ridge.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Benton Ridge?
There are 128.57 Females per 100 Males in Benton Ridge.
What is the Median Population Age in Benton Ridge?
Median Population Age in Benton Ridge is 35.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Benton Ridge
Average Family Size in Benton Ridge is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Benton Ridge
Average Household Size in Benton Ridge is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Benton Ridge?
Per Capita income in Benton Ridge is $26,971.
What is the Median Family Income in Benton Ridge?
Median Family Income in Benton Ridge is $76,905.
What is the Median Household income in Benton Ridge?
Median Household Income in Benton Ridge is $71,875.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Benton Ridge?
Income or Wage Gap in Benton Ridge is 42.7%.
Women in Benton Ridge earn 57.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Benton Ridge?
Inequality or Gini Index in Benton Ridge is 0.31.
How Large is the Labor Force in Benton Ridge?
There are 285 People in the Labor Forcein in Benton Ridge.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Benton Ridge?
76.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Benton Ridge.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Benton Ridge?
Unemployment Rate in Benton Ridge is 1.8%.