Benton, LA
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2,386
TOTAL POPULATION
1,099
MALE POPULATION
1,287
FEMALE POPULATION
85.39
MALES / 100 FEMALES
117.11
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,419
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,167
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,471
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
10.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
90.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,179
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Benton Zip Codes
Benton Area Codes
Race in Benton
The most populous races in Benton are White / Caucasian (1,181 | 49.5%), Black / African American (694 | 29.1%), and Two or more Races (221 | 9.3%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 7 | 0.3% |
| Black / African American | 694 | 29.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 163 | 6.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 191 | 8.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,181 | 49.5% |
| Two or more Races | 221 | 9.3% |
| Some other Race | 92 | 3.9% |
| Total | 2,386 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Benton
The most populous ancestries reported in Benton are American (190 | 8.0%), Mexican (163 | 6.8%), German (115 | 4.8%), Irish (113 | 4.7%), and Houma (105 | 4.4%), together accounting for 28.7% of all Benton residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 11 | 0.5% |
| American | 190 | 8.0% |
| Austrian | 9 | 0.4% |
| Bhutanese | 7 | 0.3% |
| Burmese | 19 | 0.8% |
| Cherokee | 7 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 5 | 0.2% |
| English | 58 | 2.4% |
| European | 10 | 0.4% |
| French | 47 | 2.0% |
| French Canadian | 6 | 0.3% |
| German | 115 | 4.8% |
| Houma | 105 | 4.4% |
| Irish | 113 | 4.7% |
| Italian | 45 | 1.9% |
| Mexican | 163 | 6.8% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 25 | 1.1% |
| Slovene | 5 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 11 | 0.5% |
| Welsh | 4 | 0.2% | View All 21 Rows |
Immigrants in Benton
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Benton came from Central America (36 | 1.5%), Latin America (36 | 1.5%), and Mexico (36 | 1.5%), together accounting for 4.5% of all Benton residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Central America | 36 | 1.5% |
| Latin America | 36 | 1.5% |
| Mexico | 36 | 1.5% | View All 3 Rows |
Sex and Age in Benton
Sex and Age in Benton
The most populous age groups in Benton are 25 to 29 Years (124 | 11.3%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (154 | 12.0%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 42 (3.8%) | 143 (11.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 39 (3.5%) | 154 (12.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 55 (5.0%) | 16 (1.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 48 (4.4%) | 105 (8.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 83 (7.5%) | 21 (1.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 124 (11.3%) | 96 (7.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 121 (11.0%) | 71 (5.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 64 (5.8%) | 62 (4.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 124 (11.3%) | 126 (9.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 14 (1.3%) | 77 (6.0%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 105 (9.6%) | 38 (2.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 62 (5.6%) | 41 (3.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 94 (8.6%) | 126 (9.8%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 92 (8.4%) | 85 (6.6%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 11 (1.0%) | 63 (4.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (3.4%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 12 (1.1%) | 13 (1.0%) |
| 85 Years and over | 9 (0.8%) | 6 (0.5%) |
| Total | 1,099 (100.0%) | 1,287 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Benton
Median Family Size in Benton
The median family size in Benton is 3.26 persons per family, with single female/mother families (80 | 12.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.15 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (35 | 5.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.63 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 519 (81.9%) | 3.02 |
| Single Male/Father | 35 (5.5%) | 2.63 |
| Single Female/Mother | 80 (12.6%) | 5.15 |
| Total Families | 634 (100.0%) | 3.26 |
Median Household Size in Benton
The median household size in Benton is 2.60 persons per household, with single female/mother households (80 | 8.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.16 persons per household. non-family households (282 | 30.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 519 (56.7%) | 3.02 |
| Single Male/Father | 35 (3.8%) | 2.97 |
| Single Female/Mother | 80 (8.7%) | 5.16 |
| Non-family | 282 (30.8%) | 1.08 |
| Total Households | 916 (100.0%) | 2.60 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Benton
Out of a total of 916 households in Benton, 634 (69.2%) are family households, while 282 (30.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 302, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 263.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 263 (28.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 302 (33.0%) | 19 (2.1%) |
| 3-Person Households | 102 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 163 (17.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 50 (5.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 17 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 634 (69.2%) | 282 (30.8%) |
Female Fertility in Benton
Fertility by Age in Benton
Average fertility rate in Benton is 9.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 5 (100.0%) | 27.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 5 (100.0%) | 9.0 |
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 | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Benton
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 5 (100.0%) | 28.0 |
| 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 | 5 (100.0%) | 9.0 |
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 | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Benton
Income Overview in Benton
Per Capita Income in Benton is $31,419, while median incomes of families and households are $89,167 and $70,471 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 2,386 | $31,419 |
| Median Family Income | 634 | $89,167 |
| Mean Family Income | 634 | $103,165 |
| Median Household Income | 916 | $70,471 |
| Mean Household Income | 916 | $82,511 |
| Income Deficit | 634 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,386 | 10.02% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,386 | 89.98¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 2,386 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in Benton
Average Earnings in Benton are $47,000, $44,000 for men and $48,900 for women, a difference of 10.0%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 704 (53.1%) | $44,000 |
| Female | 622 (46.9%) | $48,900 |
| Total | 1,326 (100.0%) | $47,000 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benton
The most common earnings brackets in Benton are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (111 | 15.8%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (133 | 21.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 27 (3.8%) | 97 (15.6%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 39 (5.5%) | 8 (1.3%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (3.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 3 (0.4%) | 9 (1.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (2.1%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 102 (14.5%) | 32 (5.1%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 20 (2.8%) | 10 (1.6%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 44 (6.2%) | 62 (10.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 27 (3.8%) | 20 (3.2%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 27 (3.8%) | 8 (1.3%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 42 (6.0%) | 5 (0.8%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 23 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 18 (2.6%) | 37 (5.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (7.2%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 110 (15.6%) | 133 (21.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 111 (15.8%) | 36 (5.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17 (2.4%) | 59 (9.5%) |
| $100,000+ | 94 (13.4%) | 27 (4.3%) |
| Total | 704 (100.0%) | 622 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benton
Average earnings in Benton are $56,125 for men and $55,038 for women, a difference of 1.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $64,922, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $40,486. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $47,292.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $55,599 | $0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $64,922 | $47,292 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,486 | $52,409 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $56,125 | $55,038 |
Family Income in Benton
Family Income Brackets in Benton
According to the Benton family income data, there are 142 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families. Conversely, the $25,000 to $34,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 15 | 2.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 24 | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18 | 2.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9 | 1.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 66 | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 142 | 22.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 103 | 16.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 100 | 15.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 105 | 16.6% |
| $200,000+ | 52 | 8.2% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benton
4-person families (173 | 27.3%) account for the highest median family income in Benton with $125,457 per family, while 2-person families (302 | 47.6%) have the highest median income of $40,500 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 302 (47.6%) | $81,000 |
| 3-Person Families | 104 (16.4%) | $0 |
| 4-Person Families | 173 (27.3%) | $125,457 |
| 5-Person Families | 38 (6.0%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 17 (2.7%) | $81,094 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 634 (100.0%) | $89,167 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Benton
The median family income in Benton is $89,167, with families comprising 3+ earners (80) having the highest median family income of $160,833, while families with no earners (62) have the lowest median family income of $14,625, accounting for 12.6% and 9.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 62 (9.8%) | $14,625 |
| 1 Earner | 236 (37.2%) | $70,523 |
| 2 Earners | 256 (40.4%) | $133,194 |
| 3+ Earners | 80 (12.6%) | $160,833 |
| Total | 634 (100.0%) | $89,167 |
Household Income in Benton
Household Income Brackets in Benton
With 192 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Benton, accounting for 21.0% of all households. In contrast, only 48 households (5.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 69 | 7.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 48 | 5.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 80 | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 65 | 7.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 64 | 7.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 192 | 21.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 134 | 14.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 107 | 11.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 105 | 11.5% |
| $200,000+ | 52 | 5.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Benton
The median household income in Benton is $70,471, with the highest median household income of $71,017 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 445 households (48.6%) 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 9 households (1.0%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 9 (1.0%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 445 (48.6%) | $71,017 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 260 (28.4%) | $70,167 |
| 65+ Years | 202 (22.1%) | $0 |
| Total | 916 (100.0%) | $70,471 |
Poverty in Benton
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton
With 15.3% poverty level for males and 17.0% for females among the residents of Benton, 55 to 64 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 66 males (42.3%) and 83 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (5.6%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (13.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 11 (29.7%) | 83 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 6 (6.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 28 (11.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 16 (8.5%) | 54 (28.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 20 (16.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 66 (42.3%) | 29 (17.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 21 (20.4%) | 20 (13.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (9.5%) |
| Total | 168 (15.3%) | 219 (17.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton
According to the poverty statistics in Benton, 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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 42 (100.0%) | 135 (94.4%) |
| 5 Years | 18 (100.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 59 (100.0%) | 124 (86.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 17 (100.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 26 (70.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 88 (93.6%) | 36 (100.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 217 (88.6%) | 167 (100.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 172 (91.5%) | 134 (71.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 99 (83.2%) | 115 (100.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 90 (57.7%) | 138 (82.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 82 (79.6%) | 128 (86.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 21 (100.0%) | 57 (90.5%) |
| Total | 931 (84.7%) | 1,068 (83.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benton
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Benton show that 3.8% or 20 of the total 519 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.7%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 283 (95.3%) | 14 (4.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 193 (97.0%) | 6 (3.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 499 (96.2%) | 20 (3.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benton
According to the poverty data in Benton, 11.4% or 4 single-father households and 41.2% or 33 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (44.9%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 4 (100.0%) | 11 (40.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (44.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4 (11.4%) | 33 (41.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Benton
The poverty data for Benton shows that 20 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 37 of the single-parent households (32.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (4.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 household (48.4%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 14 (4.7%) | 15 (48.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 6 (3.0%) | 22 (32.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 20 (3.8%) | 37 (32.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Benton
Employment by Class of Employer in Benton
Among the 1,155 employed individuals in Benton, private company employees (678 | 58.7%), local government employees (266 | 23.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (76 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 678 | 58.7% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 72 | 6.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 2 | 0.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 76 | 6.6% |
| Local Government Employees | 266 | 23.0% |
| State Government Employees | 56 | 4.9% |
| Federal Government Employees | 5 | 0.4% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,155 | 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 (1,930), 61.1% or 1,179 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 24 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 95.2% or 99 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 40.0% or 10 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 25 (17.1%) | 10 (40.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 99 (95.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 164 (74.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 173 (90.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 313 (83.2%) | 11 (3.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 188 (80.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 31 (30.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 145 (65.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 41 (16.3%) | 3 (7.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,179 (61.1%) | 24 (2.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benton
According to labor force statistics for Benton, 75.4% of individuals (1,014) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,345) are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 11 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 89.5% or 222 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.6% or 11 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 33 (30.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 429 (70.3%) | 16 (2.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 330 (87.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 222 (89.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,014 (75.4%) | 15 (1.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Benton
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benton are Community & Social Service (141 | 12.2%), Management (103 | 8.9%), Education Instruction & Library (90 | 7.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (67 | 5.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (66 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (94.4%), and Business & Financial (82.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 60 (58.3%) | 43 (41.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 4 (17.4%) | 19 (82.6%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 67 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 28 (19.9%) | 113 (80.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 5 (45.5%) | 6 (54.5%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 5 (5.6%) | 85 (94.4%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 18 (48.6%) | 19 (51.3%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 14 (21.2%) | 52 (78.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 14 (56.0%) | 11 (44.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 173 (43.2%) | 227 (56.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 653 (56.5%) | 502 (43.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Benton are Food Preparation & Serving (64 | 5.5%), Personal Care & Service (64 | 5.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (50 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (36 | 3.1%), and Security & Protection (26 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Benton, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Law Enforcement (75.0%), and Security & Protection (53.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (80.0%), Personal Care & Service (71.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 19 (52.8%) | 17 (47.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 14 (53.8%) | 12 (46.2%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 2 (20.0%) | 8 (80.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 12 (75.0%) | 4 (25.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 31 (48.4%) | 33 (51.6%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 50 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 18 (28.1%) | 46 (71.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 132 (55.0%) | 108 (45.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 653 (56.5%) | 502 (43.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Benton are Office & Administration (175 | 15.1%), and Sales & Related (48 | 4.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 35 (72.9%) | 13 (27.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 47 (26.9%) | 128 (73.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 82 (36.8%) | 141 (63.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 653 (56.5%) | 502 (43.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Benton are Construction & Extraction (58 | 5.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (50 | 4.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 49 (98.0%) | 1 (2.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 107 (99.1%) | 1 (0.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 653 (56.5%) | 502 (43.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Benton are Production (111 | 9.6%), Material Moving (60 | 5.2%), and Transportation (13 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 92 (82.9%) | 19 (17.1%) |
| Transportation | 7 (53.8%) | 6 (46.2%) |
| Material Moving | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 159 (86.4%) | 25 (13.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 653 (56.5%) | 502 (43.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Benton
Employment Industries in Benton
The major employment industries in Benton include Manufacturing (168 | 14.5%), Educational Services (144 | 12.5%), Public Administration (124 | 10.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (97 | 8.4%), and Construction (83 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Benton
The Benton 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 Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 63 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 83 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 140 (83.3%) | 28 (16.7%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 72 (88.9%) | 9 (11.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 57 (74.0%) | 20 (26.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 4 (11.8%) | 30 (88.2%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 27 (93.1%) | 2 (6.9%) |
| Educational Services | 5 (3.5%) | 139 (96.5%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 53 (54.6%) | 44 (45.4%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 22 (40.7%) | 32 (59.3%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 31 (56.4%) | 24 (43.6%) |
| Public Administration | 43 (34.7%) | 81 (65.3%) |
| Total | 653 (56.5%) | 502 (43.5%) |
Education in Benton
School Enrollment in Benton
The most common levels of schooling among the 509 students in Benton are high school (147 | 28.9%), elementary school (134 | 26.3%), and college / undergraduate (80 | 15.7%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 32 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 51 | 10.0% |
| Elementary School | 134 | 26.3% |
| Middle School | 60 | 11.8% |
| High School | 147 | 28.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 80 | 15.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 5 | 1.0% |
| Total | 509 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benton
Out of a total of 509 students who are enrolled in schools in Benton, 152 (29.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 357 (70.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 45 (63.4% 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 24 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 110 (57.0%) | 83 (43.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 26 (36.6%) | 45 (63.4%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 103 (81.1%) | 24 (18.9%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 357 (70.1%) | 152 (29.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benton
Arts & humanities (54 | 19.4%), physical & health sciences (46 | 16.5%), liberal arts & history (42 | 15.0%), education (36 | 12.9%), and psychology (24 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 279 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 | 18 | 6.5% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 46 | 16.5% |
| Psychology | 24 | 8.6% |
| Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 23 | 8.2% |
| Business | 18 | 6.5% |
| Education | 36 | 12.9% |
| Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 42 | 15.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 18 | 6.5% |
| Arts & Humanities | 54 | 19.4% |
| Total | 279 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Benton
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benton
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Benton are males with 1 vehicle (211, accounting for 32.3%) and females with 1 vehicle (155, making up 42.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 17 (2.6%) | 15 (3.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 211 (32.3%) | 155 (30.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 169 (25.9%) | 142 (28.3%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 202 (30.9%) | 113 (22.5%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 54 (8.3%) | 69 (13.8%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (1.6%) |
| Total | 653 (100.0%) | 502 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Benton
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Benton are 20 to 24 minutes (233 commuters, 20.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (164 commuters, 14.7%), and 25 to 29 minutes (134 commuters, 12.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 120 | 10.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 94 | 8.4% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 58 | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 109 | 9.8% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 233 | 20.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 134 | 12.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 164 | 14.7% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 58 | 5.2% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 52 | 4.7% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 46 | 4.1% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 31 | 2.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 18 | 1.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Benton
The most common commute times in Benton are 30 to 34 minutes (124 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (147 commuters, 31.7%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 36 (5.5%) | 84 (18.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 50 (7.7%) | 44 (9.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 35 (5.4%) | 23 (5.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 94 (14.4%) | 15 (3.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 86 (13.2%) | 147 (31.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 117 (17.9%) | 17 (3.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 124 (19.0%) | 40 (8.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 49 (7.5%) | 9 (1.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 14 (2.1%) | 38 (8.2%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 5 (0.8%) | 41 (8.8%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 25 (3.8%) | 6 (1.3%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 18 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benton
The most frequent times of departure to work in Benton are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (113, 17.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (113, 24.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 88 (13.5%) | 76 (16.4%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 21 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 27 (4.1%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 113 (17.3%) | 12 (2.6%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 109 (16.7%) | 79 (17.0%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 93 (14.2%) | 113 (24.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 88 (13.5%) | 11 (2.4%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 3 (0.5%) | 107 (23.1%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 13 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 61 (9.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 20 (3.1%) | 4 (0.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 6 (0.9%) | 31 (6.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 11 (1.7%) | 21 (4.5%) |
| Total | 653 (100.0%) | 464 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Benton
Occupancy by Ownership in Benton
Of the total 916 dwellings in Benton, owner-occupied units account for 632 (69.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 284 (31.0%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 632 | 69.0% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 284 | 31.0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 916 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Benton
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 263 | 28.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 321 | 35.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 102 | 11.1% |
| 4+ Person Household | 230 | 25.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 916 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benton
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 99 (37.6%) | 164 (62.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 221 (68.9%) | 100 (31.1%) |
| 3-Person Household | 102 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 210 (91.3%) | 20 (8.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 632 (69.0%) | 284 (31.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benton
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 277 (67.1%) | 136 (32.9%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 201 (68.4%) | 93 (31.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 154 (84.6%) | 28 (15.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benton
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 259 | 28.3% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 195 | 21.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 118 | 12.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 142 | 15.5% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 174 | 19.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 13 | 1.4% |
| 85 Years and Over | 15 | 1.6% |
| Total | 916 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Benton
Median Income by Occupancy in Benton
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 632 (69.0%) | $89,286 |
| Renter-Occupied | 284 (31.0%) | $23,214 |
| Average | 916 (100.0%) | $70,471 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benton
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 17 (2.7%) | 36 (12.7%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (5.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13 (2.1%) | 35 (12.3%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 14 (2.2%) | 35 (12.3%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 6 (0.9%) | 25 (8.8%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 26 (4.1%) | 39 (13.7%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 40 (6.3%) | 24 (8.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 155 (24.5%) | 37 (13.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 97 (15.3%) | 37 (13.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 107 (16.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 157 (24.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 632 (100.0%) | 284 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benton
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 29 (4.6%) | 34 (12.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 111 (17.6%) | 7 (2.5%) |
| $500 to $799 | 62 (9.8%) | 85 (29.9%) |
| $800 to $999 | 91 (14.4%) | 24 (8.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 140 (22.2%) | 57 (20.1%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 115 (18.2%) | 17 (6.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 64 (10.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 20 (3.2%) | 6 (2.1%) |
| Total | 632 (100.0%) | 284 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Benton
Housing Structures in Benton
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 690 | 75.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 14 | 1.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 36 | 3.9% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 32 | 3.5% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 28 | 3.1% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 114 | 12.4% |
| Total | 916 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benton
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 552 (80.0%) | 138 (20.0%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 80 (70.2%) | 34 (29.8%) |
| Total | 632 (69.0%) | 284 (31.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benton
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (5.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (13.0%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 267 (42.2%) | 163 (57.4%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 272 (43.0%) | 63 (22.2%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 93 (14.7%) | 5 (1.8%) |
| Total | 632 (100.0%) | 284 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benton
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 380 (60.1%) | 82 (28.9%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 243 (38.5%) | 202 (71.1%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 4 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 5 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 632 (100.0%) | 284 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Benton
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 73 (25.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 197 (31.2%) | 193 (68.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 225 (35.6%) | 7 (2.5%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 210 (33.2%) | 11 (3.9%) |
| Total | 632 (100.0%) | 284 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Benton
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Benton
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 174 | 458 |
| Median Property Value | $161,400 | $189,100 |
| Median Household Income | $50,313 | $144 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $375 | $20 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $231 | $40 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benton
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 27 (15.5%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 29 (16.7%) | 11 (2.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 105 (60.3%) | 363 (79.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 13 (7.5%) | 63 (13.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (3.1%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 174 (100.0%) | 458 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benton
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 17 (9.8%) | 7 (1.5%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 24 (13.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 26 (14.9%) | 9 (2.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17 (9.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 61 (35.1%) | 23 (5.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16 (9.2%) | 94 (20.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 81 (17.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 13 (7.5%) | 107 (23.4%) |
| Total | 174 (100.0%) | 458 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benton
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 56 (32.2%) | 126,220 (27,558.9%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 31 (17.8%) | 223 (48.7%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 31 (17.8%) | 199 (43.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 56 (32.2%) | 22 (4.8%) |
| Total | 174 (100.0%) | 458 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benton
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 82 (47.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 6 (3.5%) | 255 (55.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 25 (14.4%) | 74 (16.2%) |
| Total | 174 (100.0%) | 458 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Benton
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 214 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 361 (94.8%) | 20 (5.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 153 (95.0%) | 8 (5.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 313 (86.5%) | 49 (13.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 372 (98.9%) | 4 (1.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 170 (72.7%) | 64 (27.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 292 (90.4%) | 31 (9.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 251 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 84 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,210 (92.6%) | 176 (7.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benton
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 214 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 361 (94.8%) | 20 (5.2%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 153 (95.0%) | 8 (5.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benton
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 280 (81.9%) | 62 (18.1%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 333 (94.6%) | 19 (5.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 464 (93.7%) | 31 (6.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 429 (96.4%) | 16 (3.6%) |
| $100,000 and over | 704 (93.6%) | 48 (6.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 62 (29.0%) | 166 (77.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 173 (45.4%) | 199 (52.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 71 (44.1%) | 87 (54.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 84 (23.2%) | 250 (69.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 45 (12.0%) | 327 (87.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2 (0.9%) | 168 (71.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 102 (31.6%) | 215 (66.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 241 (96.0%) | 131 (52.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 84 (100.0%) | 30 (35.7%) |
| Total | 864 (36.2%) | 1,573 (65.9%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 83 (31.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 32 (9.4%) | 12 (5.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 76 (16.4%) | 68 (14.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (4.9%) | 74 (50.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 21 (100.0%) | 16 (25.4%) |
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 | 53 (11.5%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1 (1.0%) | 42 (28.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9 (42.9%) | 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 | 31 (9.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 21 (4.5%) | 32 (6.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (9.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (5.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 4 (0.9%) | 37 (7.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 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 | 18 (3.9%) | 30 (6.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1 (1.0%) | 32 (21.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 21 (100.0%) | 16 (25.4%) |
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 | 5 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (10.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (9.5%) |
Technology Access in Benton
Computing Device Access in Benton
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 637 | 69.5% |
| Smartphone | 792 | 86.5% |
| Tablet | 521 | 56.9% |
| No Computing Device | 91 | 9.9% |
| Total | 916 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Benton
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 539 | 58.8% |
| Cellular Data Only | 177 | 19.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 65 | 7.1% |
| No Internet | 168 | 18.3% |
| Total | 916 | 100.0% |
Benton Summary
Benton is a small town located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It is situated on the western edge of the parish, just south of the Red River. The town was founded in 1837 and named after Thomas Hart Benton, a United States Senator from Missouri. The population of Benton was 2,945 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Benton is located at 32°37'25" North, 93°30'45" West (32.623607, -93.512599). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land.
Economy
Benton is a small town with a limited economy. The main industries in the area are agriculture, oil and gas, and manufacturing. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The town also has a few small manufacturing plants, including a paper mill and a plastics factory.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,945 people, 1,093 households, and 790 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,335.2 people per square mile (515.7/km2). There were 1,093 housing units at an average density of 492.2 per square mile (190.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 17.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 1,093 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 10.2% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Benton?
Total Population of Benton is 2,386.
What is the Total Male Population of Benton?
Total Male Population of Benton is 1,099.
What is the Total Female Population of Benton?
Total Female Population of Benton is 1,287.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Benton?
There are 85.39 Males per 100 Females in Benton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Benton?
There are 117.11 Females per 100 Males in Benton.
What is the Median Population Age in Benton?
Median Population Age in Benton is 38.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Benton
Average Family Size in Benton is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Benton
Average Household Size in Benton is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Benton?
Per Capita income in Benton is $31,419.
What is the Median Family Income in Benton?
Median Family Income in Benton is $89,167.
What is the Median Household income in Benton?
Median Household Income in Benton is $70,471.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Benton?
Income or Wage Gap in Benton is 10.0%.
Women in Benton earn 90.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Benton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Benton is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Benton?
There are 1,179 People in the Labor Forcein in Benton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Benton?
61.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Benton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Benton?
Unemployment Rate in Benton is 2.0%.