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Benton

County:
Saline County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
23.536
State:
Arkansas

Benton is a city located in Saline County, Arkansas. Benton has a 2026 population of 39,571. It is also the county seat of Saline County. Benton is currently growing at a rate of 1.91% annually and its population has increased by 12.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,121 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton is $72,876 with a poverty rate of 8.06%. The median age in Benton is 38.1 years: 36.4 years for males, and 39.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.7 males.

39.6K
Total Population
1,681
Density (mi²)
742 1.91%
Growth

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202639,5717421.91%
202538,8297411.95%
202438,0885481.46%
202337,5409512.6%
202236,5899012.52%
202135,6886681.91%
202035,121-1,721-4.67%
201936,8424011.1%
201836,4414571.27%
201735,9846451.83%
201635,3391,5114.47%
201533,8286161.85%
201433,2125701.75%
201332,6426652.08%
201231,9775911.88%
201131,3864611.49%
201030,9252440.8%
200021,9063,72920.51%
199018,1774602.6%
198017,7171,2187.38%
197016,4996,10058.66%
196010,3994,12265.67%
19506,2772,77579.24%
19403,502571.65%
19303,44551217.46%
19202,93300%

Median Age

Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 39.2 years
Male: 36.4 years

Benton Adults

There are 28,022 adults, (5,892 of whom are seniors) in Benton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 18,055 (49.3%)
Male: 18,540 (50.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 80.36% White, 10.17% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White29,40980.36%
Black or African American3,72110.17%
Two or more races1,9775.4%
Other race1,0132.77%
Asian3220.88%
Native American1530.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,0132.77%
White9742.66%
Two or more races7522.05%
Black or African American830.23%
Native American120.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White28,43577.7%
Black or African American3,6389.94%
Two or more races1,2253.35%
Asian3220.88%
Native American1410.39%

Benton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton 's average per capita income is $54,815. Household income levels show a median of $72,876. The poverty rate stands at 8.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$112,736-
Families$91,682$109,117
Households$72,876$91,294
Non Families$47,998$58,316

$54,815

Average Income

$72,876

Median Household Income

8.06%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)