Benton Park is a CDP located in Kern County California. Benton Park has a 2024 population of 6,809. Benton Park is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 30.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,212 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton Park is $72,147 with a poverty rate of 21.41%. The median age in Benton Park is 27.2 years: 25.8 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,733 | 46.83% |
| Other race | 2,018 | 34.58% |
| Black or African American | 650 | 11.14% |
| Two or more races | 270 | 4.63% |
| Asian | 84 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 72 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.15% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,651 | 3.53 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Married | 572 | 4.76 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Non Family | 410 | 1.2 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 351 | 4.22 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Female | 318 | 3.54 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
4.03
Average Family Size
3.53
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 765 | 23.85% |
| Associates Degree | 292 | 9.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 6.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 0.53% |
| High School Graduate | 1,040 | 32.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 309 | 9.63% |
| Some College | 563 | 17.55% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,174 | 1,286 | 111 |
| Other Race | 972 | 435 | 0 |
| White | 682 | 543 | 65 |
| Black | 264 | 230 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 192 | 171 | 42 |
| Native American | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| Asian | 54 | 49 | 8 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 21.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,781 | $65,938 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,927 | $40,960 | $20,089 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,190 | $37,284 | $26,154 |
| Overall | $33,177 | $42,011 | $26,157 |
| Some College | $34,760 | $60,980 | $31,369 |
$33,177
Average Earnings
$42,011
Average Male
$26,157
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.41% of Benton Park residents speak only English, while 50.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,168 | 1,013 | 24.3% |
| Other | 2,006 | 569 | 28.36% |
| Black | 650 | 138 | 21.23% |
| Multiple | 270 | 104 | 38.52% |
| White | 958 | 60 | 6.26% |
| Asian | 84 | 48 | 57.14% |
| Native | 72 | 32 | 44.44% |
21.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.76%
Male Poverty Rate
23.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton Park is Asian, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton Park is White, with 6.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.25% |
| High School | 13.46% |
| Some College | 8.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.1% |
| Female Employed | 13.76% |
| Male Employed | 12.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,179 | $67,635 |
| Households | $60,791 | $72,147 |
| Married Families | $58,692 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,658 | $61,265 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
57
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 2.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
69.96%
Born in Benton Park
79.58%
Native Born
20.42%
Foreign Born
12.08%
Non Citizen
8.34%
Naturalized
79.58% of Benton Park residents were born in the United States, with 69.96% having been born in California. 12.08% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,809 | 487 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 6,322 | 486 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 5,836 | 690 | 13.41% |
| 2021 | 5,146 | -66 | -1.27% |
| 2020 | 5,212 | 0 | 0% |