Benton Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Benton?
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There are 34,746 residents in Benton, with a median age of 37.3. Of this, 48.41% are males and 51.59% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.57% of the resident pool in Benton, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.72%. Additionally, 1.71% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 30,303 people in Benton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 30,303 people in Benton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 34,746 | -4.4% |
| Male Population | 16,821 | -4.7% |
| Female Population | 17,925 | -4.2% |
Male population 48.41%
Female population 51.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.3 | -0.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 33,554 | -3.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 598 | -9.8% |
| Not Citizen | 594 | -24.6% |
Citizen US Born 96.57%
Citizen not US Born 1.72%
Not Citizen 1.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 44 | -15.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,353 | -10.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,216 | -30.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 418 | 12.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 30,303 | -2.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.13%
Moved from Same County 6.85%
Moved from Same State 3.54%
Moved from Different State 1.22%
Same House as Last Year 88.26%
What are the employment statistics in Benton?
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White-collar workers make up 80.08% of the working population in Benton, while blue-collar employees account for 19.92%. There are also 1,327 entrepreneurs in Benton (7.68% of the workforce); 11,332 workers employed in private companies (65.56%); and 3,098 people working in governmental institutions (17.92%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 13,843 | -2.3% |
| Blue Collar | 3,443 | -10.6% |
White Collar 80.08%
Blue Collar 19.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,327 | 14.5% |
| Private Companies | 11,332 | -7.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,098 | 6.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,529 | -11.7% |
Self Employees 7.68%
Private Companies 65.56%
Governmental Workers 17.92%
Not for Profit Companies 8.85%
How many households are there in Benton?
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There are a total of 13,971 households in Benton, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.74% of these Benton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.26%. Additionally, 36.07% of households have children and 63.93% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 13,971 | -0.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -4.3% |
| Family Households | 9,324 | 0.7% |
| Non-family Households | 4,647 | -1.9% |
Family Households 66.74%
Non-family Households 33.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,039 | 0.1% |
| Households without Children | 8,932 | -0.3% |
Households with Children 36.07%
Households without Children 63.93%
What are the median and average incomes in Benton?
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The average annual household income in Benton is $77,383, while the median household income sits at $60,813 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $72,537, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $65,320. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $29,621 and $42,346, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $77,383 | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income | $60,813 | 1.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,593 | 26.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 30,331 | -7.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Benton?
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There are 15,175 housing units in Benton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1993. Of the 13,971 occupied housing units in Benton, 65.99% are owner-occupied, while 34.01% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.1% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $162,100. In general, housing costs reach $977 per month in Benton.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.1% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $162,100. In general, housing costs reach $977 per month in Benton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 15,175 | -0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1993 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 478 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 548 | -8.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,486 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,488 | -14.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,625 | -7.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,068 | -16.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,688 | -2.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,585 | 7.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,209 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,971 | -0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,220 | -2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,751 | 4.4% |
Owner Occupied 65.99%
Renter Occupied 34.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,555 | -0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,665 | -6.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $162,100 | 4.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $137,600 | 6.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $977 | 6.7% |
With Mortgage 71.1%
Without Mortgage 28.9%
What is the level of education in Benton?
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Approximately 37.51% of the population in Benton holds a high school degree (that's 9,774 residents), while 26.08% have attained a college certificate (8,126 locals) and 16.15% have a bachelor's degree (4,209 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 409 | -25.6% |
| Some High School | 9,774 | -6.5% |
| Some College | 8,126 | -2.5% |
| Associate Degree | 2,607 | 4.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,209 | -2.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,264 | -6.2% |
No High School 1.57%
Some High School 37.51%
Some College 26.08%
Associate Degree 10%
Bachelor's Degree 16.15%
Graduate Degree 8.69%
What is the marital status of Benton residents?
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A total of 7,318 people in Benton have never been married (which represents 26.63% of the total population), while 14,380 of them are wedded (52.32%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 468 (1.7%) and 4,100 (14.92%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 7,318 | -4.4% |
| Married | 14,380 | -2.1% |
| Separated | 468 | -16.9% |
| Widowed | 1,686 | -17.0% |
| Divorced | 4,100 | -5.1% |
Never Married 26.63%
Married 52.32%
Separated 1.7%
Widowed 6.13%
Divorced 14.92%
What are the most common means of transportation in Benton?
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The top three means of transportation people in Benton use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 16,109 residents commute by car, 109 prefer going to work by walking and 9 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 16,109 | -5.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 9 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 109 | 127.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Benton by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
