Benton City is a city located in Benton County Washington. Benton City has a 2024 population of 3,817. Benton City is currently growing at a rate of 2.25% annually and its population has increased by 9.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,479 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton City is $63,681 with a poverty rate of 14.47%. The median age in Benton City is 27.1 years: 29 years for males, and 27.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,247 | 63.14% |
| Two or more races | 613 | 17.22% |
| Other race | 585 | 16.44% |
| Native American | 106 | 2.98% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,300 | 2.74 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 527 | 3.69 | 98.7 | 1.3 |
| Non Family | 517 | 1.24 | 64 | 36 |
| Female | 193 | 3.94 | 14.5 | 85.5 |
| Male | 63 | 3.41 | 100 | 0 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 191 | 9.57% |
| Associates Degree | 340 | 17.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 154 | 7.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 1.2% |
| High School Graduate | 763 | 38.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 6.37% |
| Some College | 396 | 19.85% |
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 | 1,402 | 1,238 | 123 |
| Hispanic | 525 | 384 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 289 | 215 | 9 |
| Other Race | 190 | 168 | 0 |
| Native American | 57 | 47 | 42 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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 | $55,625 | $120,966 | $52,065 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,744 | $53,534 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,316 | $0 | $26,207 |
| Overall | $41,163 | $73,594 | $31,635 |
| Some College | $32,452 | $92,813 | $30,497 |
$41,163
Average Earnings
$73,594
Average Male
$31,635
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.03% of Benton City residents speak only English, while 24.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,321 | 349 | 26.42% |
| Other | 585 | 192 | 32.82% |
| Multiple | 613 | 170 | 27.73% |
| White | 2,117 | 153 | 7.23% |
14.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.39%
Male Poverty Rate
17.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton City is Other, with 32.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton City is White, with 7.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.59% |
| High School | 11.27% |
| Some College | 6.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.8% |
| Male Employed | 3.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,718 | $72,274 |
| Households | $52,581 | $63,681 |
| Married Families | $95,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $46,488 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
211
Number of Veterans
211
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 80 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 211 | 12.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
57.01%
Born in Benton City
84.77%
Native Born
15.23%
Foreign Born
11.8%
Non Citizen
3.43%
Naturalized
84.77% of Benton City residents were born in the United States, with 57.01% having been born in Washington. 11.8% 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 | 4,241 | 85 | 2.05% |
| 2028 | 4,156 | 85 | 2.09% |
| 2027 | 4,071 | 85 | 2.13% |
| 2026 | 3,986 | 84 | 2.15% |
| 2025 | 3,902 | 85 | 2.23% |
| 2024 | 3,817 | 84 | 2.25% |
| 2023 | 3,733 | 79 | 2.16% |
| 2022 | 3,654 | 157 | 4.49% |
| 2021 | 3,497 | 18 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 3,479 | -14 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 3,493 | 58 | 1.69% |
| 2018 | 3,435 | 61 | 1.81% |
| 2017 | 3,374 | 69 | 2.09% |
| 2016 | 3,305 | 45 | 1.38% |
| 2015 | 3,260 | 46 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 3,214 | 43 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 3,171 | 25 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 3,146 | 34 | 1.09% |
| 2011 | 3,112 | 57 | 1.87% |
| 2010 | 3,055 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,624 | -1,617 | -38.13% |