Benton town is located in Yates County New York. Benton town has a 2024 population of 2,943. Benton town is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -1.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,981 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton town is $94,468 with a poverty rate of 12.47%. The median age in Benton town is 43.8 years: 42.3 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,849 | 96.25% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 1.66% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 1.22% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,017 | 2.67 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 622 | 3.43 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 297 | 1.04 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Female | 80 | 2.83 | 78.8 | 21.3 |
| Male | 18 | 2.89 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 2.71% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 6.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 12.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 238 | 11.94% |
| High School Graduate | 574 | 28.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 403 | 20.22% |
| Some College | 346 | 17.36% |
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 | 1,875 | 1,442 | 461 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 38 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 28 | 25 |
| Black | 36 | 32 | 0 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 8 |
| Asian | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 69.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,909 | $78,917 | $65,893 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,313 | $45,426 | $45,134 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,469 | $32,148 | $14,464 |
| Overall | $46,700 | $45,638 | $48,750 |
| Some College | $51,607 | $62,396 | $48,125 |
$46,700
Average Earnings
$45,638
Average Male
$48,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.6% of Benton town residents speak only English, while 28.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 26.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,624 | 332 | 12.65% |
| Multiple | 43 | 7 | 16.28% |
12.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.17%
Male Poverty Rate
14.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton town is Multiple, with 16.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton town is White, with 12.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.87% |
| Some College | 3.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 5.64% |
| Female Employed | 4.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,625 | $113,309 |
| Households | $71,359 | $94,468 |
| Married Families | $116,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,772 | $48,772 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
114
Number of Veterans
111
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 5.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
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
80.07%
Born in Benton town
97.77%
Native Born
2.23%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
1.89%
Naturalized
97.77% of Benton town residents were born in the United States, with 80.07% having been born in New York. 0.34% 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 | 2,928 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 2,931 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 2,934 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 2,937 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 2,940 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 2,943 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 2,946 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,949 | -11 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 2,960 | -21 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 2,981 | 236 | 8.6% |
| 2019 | 2,745 | -21 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 2,766 | -23 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 2,789 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 2,795 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 2,810 | -19 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 2,829 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 2,826 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 2,835 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 2,840 | 9 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 2,831 | 0 | 0% |