Benton is a town located in Bossier Parish Louisiana. Benton has a 2024 population of 2,092. Benton is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,054 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton is $82,511 with a poverty rate of 16.22%. The median age in Benton is 38.5 years: 38.3 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,181 | 49.5% |
| Black or African American | 694 | 29.09% |
| Two or more races | 221 | 9.26% |
| Native American | 191 | 8.01% |
| Other race | 92 | 3.86% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 916 | 2.6 | 69 | 31 |
| Married | 519 | 3.02 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 282 | 1.08 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
| Female | 80 | 5.16 | 48.8 | 51.3 |
| Male | 35 | 2.97 | 0 | 100 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 5.89% |
| Associates Degree | 104 | 6.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 182 | 10.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 5.77% |
| High School Graduate | 735 | 43.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 2.62% |
| Some College | 419 | 24.94% |
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 | 890 | 871 | 222 |
| Black | 557 | 461 | 19 |
| Native American | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 66 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 62 | 0 |
| Other Race | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,524 | $40,486 | $52,409 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,542 | $0 | $64,250 |
| High School Graduate | $55,013 | $55,599 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,511 | $56,125 | $55,038 |
| Some College | $63,828 | $64,922 | $47,292 |
$55,511
Average Earnings
$56,125
Average Male
$55,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.59% of Benton residents speak only English, while 4.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 694 | 236 | 34.01% |
| Multiple | 221 | 97 | 43.89% |
| White | 1,181 | 54 | 4.57% |
16.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.29%
Male Poverty Rate
17.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton is Multiple, with 43.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton is White, with 4.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.76% |
| High School | 23.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
| Some College | 2.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 7.66% |
| Female Employed | 2.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,167 | $103,165 |
| Households | $70,471 | $82,511 |
| Married Families | $96,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,643 | $33,509 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 46 | 7.31% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26.8% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 29.89% |
| White | 19 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
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
86.42%
Born in Benton
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
98.49% of Benton residents were born in the United States, with 86.42% having been born in Louisiana. 0.92% 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 | 2,140 | 9 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 2,131 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 2,121 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 2,111 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 2,102 | 10 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 2,092 | 9 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 2,083 | 13 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 2,070 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 2,066 | 12 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 2,054 | -40 | -1.91% |
| 2019 | 2,094 | 8 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 2,086 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 2,081 | 19 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 2,062 | 8 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 2,054 | -8 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 2,062 | -24 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 2,086 | 45 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 2,041 | 60 | 3.03% |
| 2011 | 1,981 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 1,977 | 0 | 0% |