Benton is a city located in Saline County, Arkansas. Benton has a 2025 population of 39,184. It is also the county seat of Saline County. Benton is currently growing at a rate of 2.12% annually and its population has increased by 11.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,119 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton is $90,849 with a poverty rate of 10.06%.The median age in Benton is 37.8 years: 36.4 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Benton includes 80.34% White, 10.11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 28,884 | 80.34% |
Black or African American | 3,636 | 10.11% |
Two or more races | 2,122 | 5.9% |
Other race | 722 | 2.01% |
Asian | 525 | 1.46% |
Native American | 65 | 0.18% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Benton's average per capita income is $51,662. Household income levels show a median of $69,638. The poverty rate stands at 10.06%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $107,529 | - |
Families | $86,430 | $107,585 |
Households | $69,638 | $90,849 |
Non Families | $46,268 | $56,234 |
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