Benton is a city located in Butler County Kansas. Benton has a 2024 population of 945. Benton is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 944 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton is $111,212 with a poverty rate of 4.84%. The median age in Benton is 39.3 years: 40.5 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 818 | 89.99% |
| Asian | 42 | 4.62% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 4.18% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 372 | 2.44 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 211 | 2.89 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 102 | 1.44 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Female | 37 | 2.32 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Male | 22 | 3 | 22.7 | 77.3 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 3.78% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 11.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 142 | 20.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 15.26% |
| High School Graduate | 156 | 22.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 177 | 25.73% |
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 | 620 | 591 | 191 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,921 | $83,125 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,327 | $0 | $90,327 |
| High School Graduate | $40,481 | $48,571 | $30,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $85,417 | $86,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,935 | $66,250 | $48,750 |
| Some College | $67,708 | $71,944 | $42,212 |
$57,935
Average Earnings
$66,250
Average Male
$48,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.37% of Benton residents speak only English, while 5.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 818 | 44 | 5.38% |
4.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.51%
Male Poverty Rate
1.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton is White, with 5.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton is White, with 5.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| High School | 12.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.62% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,000 | $118,966 |
| Households | $88,611 | $111,212 |
| Married Families | $120,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,750 | $81,870 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 11.47% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 13.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Employment Rate
2%
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
56.77%
Born in Benton
95.05%
Native Born
4.95%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.95%
Naturalized
95.05% of Benton residents were born in the United States, with 56.77% having been born in Kansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 947 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 946 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 946 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 946 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2025 | 945 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 945 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 945 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 942 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 944 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 944 | 73 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 871 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 873 | -6 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 879 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 881 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 877 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 876 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 875 | -4 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 879 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 883 | -2 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 885 | 0 | 0% |