Benton is a village located in Lafayette County Wisconsin. Benton has a 2024 population of 976. Benton is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 3.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 943 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton is $72,801 with a poverty rate of 12.87%. The median age in Benton is 38.5 years: 36.1 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 | 848 | 94.12% |
| Other race | 29 | 3.22% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 378 | 2.38 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Married | 181 | 2.65 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Non Family | 129 | 1.28 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Female | 43 | 3.37 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Male | 25 | 4.48 | 100 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
72.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 6.61% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 12.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 8.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 7.9% |
| High School Graduate | 225 | 36.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.48% |
| Some College | 170 | 27.42% |
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 | 561 | 517 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 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 white people with a rate of 18.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,250 | $40,000 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,125 | $140,417 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $34,444 | $41,964 | $32,841 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,083 | $37,083 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,592 | $57,875 | $37,000 |
| Some College | $49,732 | $65,417 | $45,096 |
$45,592
Average Earnings
$57,875
Average Male
$37,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.82% of Benton residents speak only English, while 1.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 798 | 97 | 12.16% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 19 | 38% |
12.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.09%
Male Poverty Rate
18.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton is Hispanic, with 38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton is White, with 12.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.78% |
| Some College | 12.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.18% |
| Male Employed | 5.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,250 | $82,435 |
| Households | $59,231 | $72,801 |
| Married Families | $90,972 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,938 | $44,950 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 6.11% |
| Other Race | 5 | 29.41% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
58.82%
Born in Benton
99%
Native Born
1%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1%
Naturalized
99% of Benton residents were born in the United States, with 58.82% having been born in Wisconsin. 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 | 1,018 | 9 | 0.89% |
| 2028 | 1,009 | 8 | 0.8% |
| 2027 | 1,001 | 8 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 993 | 9 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 984 | 8 | 0.82% |
| 2024 | 976 | 8 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 968 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 968 | 10 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 958 | 15 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 943 | -17 | -1.77% |
| 2019 | 960 | 8 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 952 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 955 | -6 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 961 | -9 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 970 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 972 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 969 | -9 | -0.92% |
| 2012 | 978 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2011 | 982 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 983 | 0 | 0% |