Benton is a city located in Saline County Arkansas. Benton has a 2024 population of 38,371. It is also the county seat of Saline County. Benton is currently growing at a rate of 2.16% annually and its population has increased by 9.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,119 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton is $90,849 with a poverty rate of 10.06%. The median age in Benton is 37.8 years: 36.4 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,884 | 80.34% |
| Black or African American | 3,636 | 10.11% |
| Two or more races | 2,122 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 722 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 525 | 1.46% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,765 | 2.41 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Married | 6,948 | 3.08 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 5,266 | 1.22 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Female | 1,745 | 2.89 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 806 | 3.33 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
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Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,101 | 4.65% |
| Associates Degree | 2,068 | 8.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,458 | 18.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,298 | 9.71% |
| High School Graduate | 7,609 | 32.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 489 | 2.07% |
| Some College | 5,634 | 23.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,401 | 18,239 | 5,599 |
| Black | 1,961 | 1,739 | 643 |
| Hispanic | 1,116 | 1,023 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 957 | 935 | 280 |
| Asian | 406 | 293 | 126 |
| Other Race | 393 | 322 | 0 |
| Native American | 51 | 51 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 32.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,237 | $78,425 | $52,267 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,422 | $91,480 | $73,750 |
| High School Graduate | $39,532 | $44,949 | $31,469 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,375 | $25,740 | $26,759 |
| Overall | $51,662 | $59,533 | $44,844 |
| Some College | $51,680 | $63,000 | $44,320 |
$51,662
Average Earnings
$59,533
Average Male
$44,844
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.19% of Benton residents speak only English, while 5.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,685 | 2,378 | 8.59% |
| Black | 3,533 | 580 | 16.42% |
| Multiple | 2,122 | 533 | 25.12% |
| Hispanic | 2,392 | 231 | 9.66% |
| Other | 722 | 50 | 6.93% |
| Asian | 525 | 2 | 0.38% |
10.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.05%
Male Poverty Rate
10.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton is Multiple, with 25.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton is Asian, with 0.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12% |
| Some College | 7.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.26% |
| Female Employed | 3.83% |
| Male Employed | 2.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,430 | $107,585 |
| Households | $69,638 | $90,849 |
| Married Families | $107,529 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,268 | $56,234 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,150
Number of Veterans
1,857
Male Veterans
293
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 822 |
| First Gulf War | 578 |
| Second Gulf War | 485 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 621 |
| 35 to 54 | 550 |
| 65 to 74 | 467 |
| 55 to 64 | 338 |
| 18 to 34 | 174 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,814 | 8.13% |
| Black | 270 | 10.52% |
| Asian | 24 | 5.54% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 1.4% |
| Other Race | 21 | 4.53% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 6 | 11.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.59%
Born in Benton
97.15%
Native Born
2.85%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
0.87%
Naturalized
97.15% of Benton residents were born in the United States, with 67.59% having been born in Arkansas. 1.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 42,436 | 813 | 1.95% |
| 2028 | 41,623 | 813 | 1.99% |
| 2027 | 40,810 | 813 | 2.03% |
| 2026 | 39,997 | 813 | 2.07% |
| 2025 | 39,184 | 813 | 2.12% |
| 2024 | 38,371 | 813 | 2.16% |
| 2023 | 37,558 | 952 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 36,606 | 889 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 35,717 | 598 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 35,119 | -1,723 | -4.68% |
| 2019 | 36,842 | 401 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 36,441 | 457 | 1.27% |
| 2017 | 35,984 | 645 | 1.83% |
| 2016 | 35,339 | 1,511 | 4.47% |
| 2015 | 33,828 | 616 | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 33,212 | 570 | 1.75% |
| 2013 | 32,642 | 665 | 2.08% |
| 2012 | 31,977 | 591 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 31,386 | 461 | 1.49% |
| 2010 | 30,925 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,906 | 3,729 | 20.51% |
| 1990 | 18,177 | 460 | 2.6% |
| 1980 | 17,717 | 1,218 | 7.38% |
| 1970 | 16,499 | 6,100 | 58.66% |
| 1960 | 10,399 | 4,122 | 65.67% |
| 1950 | 6,277 | 2,775 | 79.24% |
| 1940 | 3,502 | 57 | 1.65% |
| 1930 | 3,445 | 512 | 17.46% |
| 1920 | 2,933 | -39,503 | -93.09% |