Benton borough, PA

Q: What is the Total Population of Benton borough?

Total Population of Benton borough is 502.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Benton borough?

Total Male Population of Benton borough is 198.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Benton borough?

Total Female Population of Benton borough is 304.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Benton borough?

There are 65.13 Males per 100 Females in Benton borough.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Benton borough?

There are 153.54 Females per 100 Males in Benton borough.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Benton borough?

Median Population Age in Benton borough is 40.4 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Benton borough

Average Family Size in Benton borough is 3.1 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Benton borough

Average Household Size in Benton borough is 2.1 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Benton borough?

Per Capita income in Benton borough is $23,700.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Benton borough?

Median Family Income in Benton borough is $58,611.

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Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Benton borough Overview

502

TOTAL POPULATION

198

MALE POPULATION

304

FEMALE POPULATION

65.13

MALES / 100 FEMALES

153.54

FEMALES / 100 MALES

40.4

MEDIAN AGE

3.1

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.1

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$23,700

PER CAPITA INCOME

$58,611

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$36,500

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

28.2%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

71.8¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

$14,394

FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT

0.48

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

198

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

50.4%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

3.0%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Benton borough

The most populous races in Benton borough are White / Caucasian (480 | 95.6%), Asian (14 | 2.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (8 | 1.6%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	14	2.8%
Black / African American	0	0.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1.6%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	480	95.6%
Two or more Races	8	1.6%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	502	100.0%

Ancestry in Benton borough

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	9	1.8%
British	2	0.4%
Dutch	10	2.0%
English	41	8.2%
Finnish	3	0.6%
French	3	0.6%
German	164	32.7%
Hungarian	4	0.8%
Irish	31	6.2%
Italian	5	1.0%
Lithuanian	10	2.0%
Norwegian	3	0.6%
Pakistani	14	2.8%
Pennsylvania German	10	2.0%
Polish	42	8.4%
Puerto Rican	8	1.6%
Romanian	24	4.8%
Russian	6	1.2%
Scottish	1	0.2%
Slavic	5	1.0%
Welsh	5	1.0%
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Immigrants in Benton borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Benton borough came from Asia (14 | 2.8%), South Eastern Asia (14 | 2.8%), Thailand (14 | 2.8%), Eastern Europe (8 | 1.6%), and Europe (8 | 1.6%), together accounting for 11.5% of all Benton borough residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Asia	14	2.8%
Canada	2	0.4%
Eastern Europe	8	1.6%
Europe	8	1.6%
Romania	8	1.6%
South Eastern Asia	14	2.8%
Thailand	14	2.8%
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Sex and Age in Benton borough

The most populous age groups in Benton borough are 5 to 9 Years (26 | 13.1%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (44 | 14.5%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	23 (11.6%)	14 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years	26 (13.1%)	17 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years	6 (3.0%)	23 (7.6%)
15 to 19 Years	10 (5.1%)	12 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years	18 (9.1%)	28 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years	14 (7.1%)	6 (2.0%)
30 to 34 Years	19 (9.6%)	12 (4.0%)
35 to 39 Years	5 (2.5%)	16 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years	10 (5.1%)	18 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)
50 to 54 Years	3 (1.5%)	27 (8.9%)
55 to 59 Years	20 (10.1%)	13 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years	20 (10.1%)	36 (11.8%)
65 to 69 Years	10 (5.1%)	9 (3.0%)
70 to 74 Years	1 (0.5%)	44 (14.5%)
75 to 79 Years	8 (4.0%)	12 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over	3 (1.5%)	13 (4.3%)
Total	198 (100.0%)	304 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Benton borough

Median Family Size in Benton borough

The median family size in Benton borough is 3.14 persons per family, with married-couple families (69 | 61.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.35 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3 | 2.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.33 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	69 (61.6%)	3.35
Single Male/Father	3 (2.7%)	2.33
Single Female/Mother	40 (35.7%)	2.85
Total Families	112 (100.0%)	3.14

Median Household Size in Benton borough

The median household size in Benton borough is 2.13 persons per household, with married-couple households (69 | 29.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (124 | 52.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	69 (29.2%)	3.35
Single Male/Father	3 (1.3%)	2.33
Single Female/Mother	40 (17.0%)	3.13
Non-family	124 (52.5%)	1.12
Total Households	236 (100.0%)	2.13

Household Size by Marriage Status in Benton borough

Out of a total of 236 households in Benton borough, 112 (47.5%) are family households, while 124 (52.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 40, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 114.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	114 (48.3%)
2-Person Households	36 (15.2%)	10 (4.2%)
3-Person Households	40 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	30 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	112 (47.5%)	124 (52.5%)

Female Fertility in Benton borough

Fertility by Age in Benton borough

Average fertility rate in Benton borough is 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 43.0 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	2 (100.0%)	43.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	2 (100.0%)	21.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Benton borough

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Benton borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Benton borough

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	2 (100.0%)	45.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	2 (100.0%)	21.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Benton borough

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	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Benton borough

Income Overview in Benton borough

Per Capita Income in Benton borough is $23,700, while median incomes of families and households are $58,611 and $36,500 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	502	$23,700
Median Family Income	112	$58,611
Mean Family Income	112	$70,538
Median Household Income	236	$36,500
Mean Household Income	236	$48,299
Income Deficit	112	$14,394
Wage / Income Gap (%)	502	28.22%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	502	71.78¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	502	0.48

Earnings by Sex in Benton borough

Average Earnings in Benton borough are $32,500, $40,179 for men and $28,839 for women, a difference of 28.2%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	101 (50.0%)	$40,179
Female	101 (50.0%)	$28,839
Total	202 (100.0%)	$32,500

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Benton borough

The most common earnings brackets in Benton borough are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (22 | 21.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (16 | 15.8%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	11 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999	2 (2.0%)	11 (10.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499	4 (4.0%)	4 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	12 (11.9%)	16 (15.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999	14 (13.9%)	2 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	7 (6.9%)	8 (7.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999	9 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	22 (21.8%)	10 (9.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999	3 (3.0%)	6 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	3 (3.0%)	8 (7.9%)
$100,000+	7 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	101 (100.0%)	101 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Benton borough

Average earnings in Benton borough are $40,536 for men and $29,554 for women, a difference of 27.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $55,536, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $29,722. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,938, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,196.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	$29,722	$29,196
College or Associate's Degree	$55,536	$35,938
Bachelor's Degree	$34,688	$0
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$40,536	$29,554

Family Income in Benton borough

Family Income Brackets in Benton borough

According to the Benton borough family income data, there are 25 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.3% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	4	3.6%
$10,000 to $14,999	12	10.7%
$15,000 to $24,999	2	1.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	9	8.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	25	22.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	16	14.3%
$75,000 to $99,999	21	18.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	12	10.7%
$150,000 to $199,999	7	6.3%
$200,000+	4	3.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Benton borough

2-person families (40 | 35.7%) account for the highest median family income in Benton borough with $90,833 per family, while 2-person families (40 | 35.7%) have the highest median income of $45,416 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	40 (35.7%)	$90,833
3-Person Families	44 (39.3%)	$44,375
4-Person Families	22 (19.6%)	$66,250
5-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
6-Person Families	4 (3.6%)	$0
7+ Person Families	2 (1.8%)	$0
Total	112 (100.0%)	$58,611

Family Income by Number of Earners in Benton borough

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	25 (22.3%)	$0
1 Earner	24 (21.4%)	$53,750
2 Earners	55 (49.1%)	$85,417
3+ Earners	8 (7.1%)	$0
Total	112 (100.0%)	$58,611

Household Income in Benton borough

Household Income Brackets in Benton borough

With 55 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Benton borough, accounting for 23.3% of all households. In contrast, only 4 households (1.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	55	23.3%
$10,000 to $14,999	10	4.2%
$15,000 to $24,999	18	7.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	32	13.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	39	16.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	36	15.3%
$75,000 to $99,999	21	8.9%
$100,000 to $149,999	12	5.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	9	3.8%
$200,000+	4	1.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Benton borough

The median household income in Benton borough is $36,500, with the highest median household income of $59,167 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 44 households (18.6%) 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 23 households (9.8%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	23 (9.8%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	44 (18.6%)	$59,167
45 to 64 Years	80 (33.9%)	$46,250
65+ Years	89 (37.7%)	$0
Total	236 (100.0%)	$36,500

Poverty in Benton borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton borough

With 15.1% poverty level for males and 29.3% for females among the residents of Benton borough, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (100.0%) and 28 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	12 (52.2%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	4 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	4 (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	4 (18.2%)	28 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.8%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (25.8%)
55 to 64 Years	3 (7.5%)	6 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	36 (67.9%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	7 (28.0%)
Total	30 (15.1%)	89 (29.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Benton borough

According to the poverty statistics in Benton borough, males aged 16 and 17 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	11 (47.8%)	14 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	21 (84.0%)	26 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	6 (100.0%)	12 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	18 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	33 (100.0%)	18 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	15 (100.0%)	30 (88.2%)
45 to 54 Years	3 (100.0%)	23 (74.2%)
55 to 64 Years	37 (92.5%)	43 (87.8%)
65 to 74 Years	11 (100.0%)	17 (32.1%)
75 Years and over	13 (100.0%)	18 (72.0%)
Total	168 (84.9%)	215 (70.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Benton borough

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	69 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Benton borough

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	16 (47.1%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	16 (40.0%)

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

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	16 (47.1%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	16 (37.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Benton borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Benton borough

Among the 192 employed individuals in Benton borough, private company employees (144 | 75.0%), not-for-profit organizations (28 | 14.6%), and local government employees (14 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	144	75.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	2	1.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	2	1.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations	28	14.6%
Local Government Employees	14	7.3%
State Government Employees	0	0.0%
Federal Government Employees	2	1.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	192	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Benton borough

According to the labor force statistics for Benton borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (393), 50.4% or 198 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 6 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 20 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.8% or 3 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	12 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	18 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	27 (87.1%)	3 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years	49 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	26 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	16 (48.5%)	3 (18.8%)
60 to 64 Years	18 (32.1%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	8 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	4 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	198 (50.4%)	6 (3.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Benton borough

According to labor force statistics for Benton borough, 70.0% of individuals (156) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (223) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 6 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 92.9% or 26 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.5% or 3 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	70 (61.9%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	59 (80.8%)	4 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	26 (92.9%)	3 (11.5%)
Total	156 (70.0%)	8 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Benton borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benton borough are Management (19 | 9.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (12 | 6.2%), Health Technologists (12 | 6.2%), Community & Social Service (10 | 5.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (8 | 4.2%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Benton borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), and Management (26.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	5 (26.3%)	14 (73.7%)
Business & Financial	7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	12 (25.0%)	36 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)	91 (47.4%)	101 (52.6%)

Services Occupations

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Benton borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (42.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (80.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (64.5%), and Healthcare Support (57.1%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	6 (42.9%)	8 (57.1%)
Security & Protection	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	11 (35.5%)	20 (64.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	2 (20.0%)	8 (80.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	23 (39.0%)	36 (61.0%)
Total (Overall)	91 (47.4%)	101 (52.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Benton borough are Office & Administration (13 | 6.8%), and Sales & Related (10 | 5.2%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	8 (80.0%)	2 (20.0%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	13 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	8 (34.8%)	15 (65.2%)
Total (Overall)	91 (47.4%)	101 (52.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Benton borough are Construction & Extraction (12 | 6.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8 | 4.2%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	91 (47.4%)	101 (52.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Benton borough are Material Moving (21 | 10.9%), Production (19 | 9.9%), and Transportation (2 | 1.0%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	17 (89.5%)	2 (10.5%)
Transportation	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Material Moving	11 (52.4%)	10 (47.6%)
Total (Category)	28 (66.7%)	14 (33.3%)
Total (Overall)	91 (47.4%)	101 (52.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Benton borough

Employment Industries in Benton borough

Employment Industries by Sex in Benton borough

The Benton borough industries that see more men than women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Retail Trade (84.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Educational Services (84.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (71.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	12 (46.2%)	14 (53.8%)
Manufacturing	25 (67.6%)	12 (32.4%)
Wholesale Trade	1 (33.3%)	2 (66.7%)
Retail Trade	11 (84.6%)	2 (15.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Utilities	8 (80.0%)	2 (20.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	4 (40.0%)	6 (60.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	3 (15.8%)	16 (84.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	9 (29.0%)	22 (71.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	11 (39.3%)	17 (60.7%)
Public Administration	4 (66.7%)	2 (33.3%)
Total	91 (47.4%)	101 (52.6%)

Education in Benton borough

School Enrollment in Benton borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 125 students in Benton borough are elementary school (38 | 30.4%), middle school (27 | 21.6%), and high school (22 | 17.6%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	17	13.6%
Kindergarten	2	1.6%
Elementary School	38	30.4%
Middle School	27	21.6%
High School	22	17.6%
College / Undergraduate	15	12.0%
Graduate / Professional	4	3.2%
Total	125	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Benton borough

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	40 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	125 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Benton borough

Arts & humanities (13 | 26.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (8 | 16.3%), physical & health sciences (8 | 16.3%), education (8 | 16.3%), and science & technology (4 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 49 individuals in Benton borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	8	16.3%
Physical & Health Sciences	8	16.3%
Psychology	2	4.1%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	4	8.2%
Business	4	8.2%
Education	8	16.3%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	0	0.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	2	4.1%
Arts & Humanities	13	26.5%
Total	49	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Benton borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Benton borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Benton borough are males with 2 vehicles (42, accounting for 46.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (21, making up 41.6%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	8 (8.8%)	32 (31.7%)
2 Vehicles	42 (46.2%)	21 (20.8%)
3 Vehicles	21 (23.1%)	15 (14.8%)
4 Vehicles	20 (22.0%)	33 (32.7%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	91 (100.0%)	101 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Benton borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Benton borough are 30 to 34 minutes (42 commuters, 25.3%), 15 to 19 minutes (25 commuters, 15.1%), and 25 to 29 minutes (21 commuters, 12.7%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	5	3.0%
5 to 9 Minutes	16	9.6%
10 to 14 Minutes	3	1.8%
15 to 19 Minutes	25	15.1%
20 to 24 Minutes	15	9.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	21	12.7%
30 to 34 Minutes	42	25.3%
35 to 39 Minutes	3	1.8%
40 to 44 Minutes	13	7.8%
45 to 59 Minutes	15	9.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	2	1.2%
90 or more Minutes	6	3.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Benton borough

The most common commute times in Benton borough are 30 to 34 minutes (24 commuters, 30.4%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (18 commuters, 20.7%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	16 (18.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes	11 (13.9%)	14 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes	5 (6.3%)	10 (11.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes	11 (13.9%)	10 (11.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes	24 (30.4%)	18 (20.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	4 (5.1%)	9 (10.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes	13 (16.5%)	2 (2.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	6 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Benton borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Benton borough are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (22, 27.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (32, 36.8%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	2 (2.5%)	1 (1.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	3 (3.8%)	16 (18.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	9 (11.4%)	4 (4.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	22 (27.9%)	32 (36.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	13 (16.5%)	19 (21.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.2%)
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	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	11 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	6 (7.6%)	2 (2.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	10 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	79 (100.0%)	87 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Benton borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Benton borough

Of the total 236 dwellings in Benton borough, owner-occupied units account for 100 (42.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 136 (57.6%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	100	42.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	136	57.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units	236	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Benton borough

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	114	48.3%
2-Person Household	46	19.5%
3-Person Household	40	17.0%
4+ Person Household	36	15.2%
Total Housing Units	236	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Benton borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	25 (21.9%)	89 (78.1%)
2-Person Household	30 (65.2%)	16 (34.8%)
3-Person Household	25 (62.5%)	15 (37.5%)
4+ Person Household	20 (55.6%)	16 (44.4%)
Total Housing Units	100 (42.4%)	136 (57.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Benton borough

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
High School Diploma	37 (26.6%)	102 (73.4%)
College/Associate Degree	42 (66.7%)	21 (33.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	21 (87.5%)	3 (12.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Benton borough

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	45	19.1%
35 to 44 Years	22	9.3%
45 to 54 Years	26	11.0%
55 to 64 Years	54	22.9%
65 to 74 Years	61	25.9%
75 to 84 Years	15	6.4%
85 Years and Over	13	5.5%
Total	236	100.0%

Housing Finances in Benton borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Benton borough

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	100 (42.4%)	$58,333
Renter-Occupied	136 (57.6%)	$0
Average	236 (100.0%)	$36,500

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Benton borough

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	3 (3.0%)	16 (11.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	36 (26.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999	2 (2.0%)	5 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999	14 (14.0%)	18 (13.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999	28 (28.0%)	11 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999	16 (16.0%)	20 (14.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	12 (12.0%)	9 (6.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999	12 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	13 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	100 (100.0%)	136 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Benton borough

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	11 (11.0%)	13 (9.6%)
$500 to $799	44 (44.0%)	14 (10.3%)
$800 to $999	15 (15.0%)	37 (27.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499	15 (15.0%)	57 (41.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999	6 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	6 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	100 (100.0%)	136 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Benton borough

Housing Structures in Benton borough

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	139	58.9%
Single Unit, Attached	18	7.6%
2 Unit Apartments	13	5.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	2	0.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	5	2.1%
10 or more Apartments	2	0.9%
Mobile Home / Other	57	24.1%
Total	236	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Benton borough

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	94 (67.6%)	45 (32.4%)
Single Unit, Attached	6 (33.3%)	12 (66.7%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	13 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	57 (100.0%)
Total	100 (42.4%)	136 (57.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Benton borough

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	62 (45.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms	19 (19.0%)	39 (28.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms	58 (58.0%)	23 (16.9%)
8 or more Rooms	23 (23.0%)	12 (8.8%)
Total	100 (100.0%)	136 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Benton borough

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	20 (20.0%)	8 (5.9%)
Electricity	19 (19.0%)	25 (18.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	46 (46.0%)	103 (75.7%)
Coal or Coke	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	13 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	100 (100.0%)	136 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Benton borough

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	9 (9.0%)	21 (15.4%)
1 Vehicle	28 (28.0%)	90 (66.2%)
2 Vehicles	26 (26.0%)	24 (17.6%)
3 or more Vehicles	37 (37.0%)	1 (0.7%)
Total	100 (100.0%)	136 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Benton borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Benton borough

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	66	34
Median Property Value	$140,000	$155,000
Median Household Income	$46,786	$0
Monthly Housing Costs	$583	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$2,548	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Benton borough

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	8 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	19 (28.8%)	2 (5.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999	31 (47.0%)	26 (76.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999	8 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	6 (17.6%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	66 (100.0%)	34 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Benton borough

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	14 (21.2%)	2 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999	18 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	12 (18.2%)	10 (29.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	4 (6.1%)	4 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999	2 (3.0%)	8 (23.5%)
$150,000 or more	13 (19.7%)	10 (29.4%)
Total	66 (100.0%)	34 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Benton borough

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	36 (54.5%)	90,625 (266,544.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x	3 (4.5%)	18 (52.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x	11 (16.7%)	4 (11.8%)
4.0x or more	13 (19.7%)	4 (11.8%)
Total	66 (100.0%)	34 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Benton borough

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	7 (10.6%)	4 (11.8%)
$800 to $1,499	59 (89.4%)	9 (26.5%)
Total	66 (100.0%)	34 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Benton borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton borough

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	42 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	89 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	37 (80.4%)	9 (19.6%)
26 to 34 Years	44 (86.3%)	7 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years	49 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	86 (96.6%)	3 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years	64 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	483 (96.2%)	19 (3.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Benton borough

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	42 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	89 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	37 (80.4%)	9 (19.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Benton borough

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	86 (87.8%)	12 (12.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999	174 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	57 (89.1%)	7 (10.9%)
$100,000 and over	65 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Benton borough

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	17 (40.5%)	25 (59.5%)
6 to 18 Years	28 (31.5%)	61 (68.5%)
19 to 25 Years	8 (17.4%)	29 (63.0%)
25 to 34 Years	2 (3.9%)	42 (82.4%)
35 to 44 Years	9 (18.4%)	45 (91.8%)
45 to 54 Years	9 (26.5%)	25 (73.5%)
55 to 64 Years	42 (47.2%)	53 (59.6%)
65 to 74 Years	58 (90.6%)	17 (26.6%)
75 Years and over	38 (100.0%)	22 (57.9%)
Total	211 (42.0%)	319 (63.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Benton borough

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	4 (7.3%)	12 (26.1%)
35 to 64 Years	17 (29.3%)	20 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	41 (77.4%)
75 Years and over	12 (92.3%)	6 (24.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Benton borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Benton borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

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	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	41 (77.4%)
75 Years and over	7 (53.8%)	2 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Benton borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

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	4 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Benton borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (19.6%)
35 to 64 Years	7 (12.1%)	8 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	3 (23.1%)	2 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Benton borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

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	17 (29.3%)	10 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	4 (30.8%)	4 (16.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Benton borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

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	7 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.0%)

Technology Access in Benton borough

Computing Device Access in Benton borough

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	182	77.1%
Smartphone	195	82.6%
Tablet	99	41.9%
No Computing Device	31	13.1%
Total	236	100.0%

Internet Access in Benton borough

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	139	58.9%
Cellular Data Only	59	25.0%
Satellite Internet	0	0.0%
No Internet	38	16.1%
Total	236	100.0%

Benton borough Summary

Geography

Benton Borough is located at 40°59'N 76°25'W. It is situated in the Susquehanna Valley, approximately 10 miles northwest of Bloomsburg. The borough is bordered by Benton Township to the north, East Chillisquaque Township to the east, and North Centre Township to the south. The borough is located in the Central Susquehanna Valley, which is a large valley that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. The Susquehanna River runs through the valley and is the main source of water for the borough.

The borough has a total area of 0.7 square miles, all of which is land. The terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The climate is humid continental, with cold winters and hot, humid summers.

History

Benton Borough was founded in 1876 and was named after Thomas Hart Benton, a United States Senator from Missouri. The borough was originally part of Benton Township, but was incorporated as a separate borough in 1876.

The borough was originally a farming community, but in the late 19th century, the borough began to develop into a small industrial center. The first industry in the borough was a sawmill, which was built in 1876. Other industries soon followed, including a brickyard, a tannery, and a furniture factory.

The borough continued to grow and develop throughout the 20th century. In the 1950s, the borough was home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a drug store. The borough also had a movie theater and a bowling alley.

Economy

The economy of Benton Borough is largely based on manufacturing and services. The borough is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a drug store. The borough also has a movie theater and a bowling alley.

The largest employer in the borough is the Benton Borough School District, which employs over 200 people. Other major employers include the Benton Borough Police Department, the Benton Borough Fire Department, and the Benton Borough Public Works Department.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Benton Borough was 1,845. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

The median household income in the borough was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Benton Borough is a small borough located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is situated in the Susquehanna Valley, approximately 10 miles northwest of Bloomsburg. The borough was incorporated in 1876 and has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census. The economy of Benton Borough is largely based on manufacturing and services. The largest employer in the borough is the Benton Borough School District, which employs over 200 people. The racial makeup of the borough is 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. The median household income in the borough was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Benton borough?

Total Population of Benton borough is 502.

What is the Total Male Population of Benton borough?

Total Male Population of Benton borough is 198.

What is the Total Female Population of Benton borough?

Total Female Population of Benton borough is 304.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Benton borough?

There are 65.13 Males per 100 Females in Benton borough.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Benton borough?

There are 153.54 Females per 100 Males in Benton borough.

What is the Median Population Age in Benton borough?

Median Population Age in Benton borough is 40.4 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Benton borough

Average Family Size in Benton borough is 3.1 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Benton borough

Average Household Size in Benton borough is 2.1 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Benton borough?

Per Capita income in Benton borough is $23,700.

What is the Median Family Income in Benton borough?

Median Family Income in Benton borough is $58,611.

What is the Median Household income in Benton borough?

Median Household Income in Benton borough is $36,500.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Benton borough?

Income or Wage Gap in Benton borough is 28.2%.

Women in Benton borough earn 71.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Family Income Deficit in Benton borough?

Family Income Deficit in Benton borough is $14,394.

Families that are below poverty line in Benton borough earn $14,394 less on average than the poverty threshold level.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Benton borough?

Inequality or Gini Index in Benton borough is 0.48.

How Large is the Labor Force in Benton borough?

There are 198 People in the Labor Forcein in Benton borough.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Benton borough?

50.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Benton borough.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Benton borough?

Unemployment Rate in Benton borough is 3.0%.