State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
2.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
965.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.19%
Growth Since 2010
7.14%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Benton, Louisiana Population 2021
2,087
Benton is a city located in Bossier Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 2,087, it is the 112th largest city in Louisiana and the 7455th largest city in the United States . Benton is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 7.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,948 in 2010. Benton reached it's highest population of 2,087 in 2021. Spanning over 2 miles, Benton has a population density of 966 people per square mile.
The average household income in Benton is $73,519 with a poverty rate of 17.83%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $698 per month, and the median house value is $146,500. The median age in Benton is 39.3 years, 34.2 years for males, and 43 years for females.
Benton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton was:
- White: 55.52%
- Black or African American: 39.58%
- Native American: 2.54%
- Two or more races: 1.29%
- Asian: 1.06%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Benton, Louisiana is 2,087 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,075.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,948.
Benton, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,202 | 55.52% |
| Black or African American | 857 | 39.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 55 | 2.54% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 1.29% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.06% |
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Benton Population by Race
Benton Population Pyramid $2021
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Benton Population by Age
Benton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 850 | 2.55 | 73.4 |
| Married | 367 | 3.05 | 89.4 |
| Non Family | 334 | 1.37 | 61.7 |
| Female | 114 | 4.02 | 65.8 |
| Male | 35 | 3.77 | 42.9 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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Benton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 2.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 4.51% |
| High School Graduate | 638 | 40.51% |
| Some College | 453 | 28.76% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 8.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 167 | 10.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 5.33% |
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Benton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Benton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 883 | 855 | 173 |
| Black | 584 | 505 | 47 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 28 | 19 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 67.86%.
Benton Educational Attainment by Race
Benton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Benton Language by Age
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Benton Language
97.34% of Benton residents speak only English, while 2.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.53% of the population.
Benton Language
Benton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 820 | 255 | 31.10% |
| White | 1,132 | 103 | 9.10% |
| Multiple | 28 | 17 | 60.71% |
17.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.64%
Male Poverty Rate
19.84%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Benton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton is Multiple, with 60.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton is White, with 9.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.96%.
Benton Poverty
Benton Poverty Rate by Education
Benton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Benton Married by Age and Sex
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Benton Marriage
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.
Benton Marital Status by Race
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Benton Marital Status
Benton Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 79 | 12.50% |
| White | 41 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 6 | 26.09% |
Benton Veterans by Race
Benton Veterans by Education
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17.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
Benton Veterans by Education
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68.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Benton Employment by Age
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Benton Employment by Race
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Benton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.24%
Native Born
1.76%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.24% of Benton residents were born in the United States, with 75.80% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Benton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,087 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 2,083 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 2,079 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 2,075 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,069 | 18 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 2,051 | 11 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 2,040 | -9 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 2,049 | -24 | -1.16% |
| 2013 | 2,073 | 46 | 2.27% |
| 2012 | 2,027 | 60 | 3.05% |
| 2011 | 1,967 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 1,964 | 0.00% |