Benton, Louisiana Population 2023

2,067

Benton is a city located in Bossier Parish Louisiana. It is also the county seat of Bossier Parish. With a 2023 population of 2,067, it is the 110th largest city in Louisiana and the 7483rd largest city in the United States.Benton is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,049 in 2020. Spanning over 2 miles, Benton has a population density of 957 people per square mile.

The average household income in Benton is $73,519 with a poverty rate of 20.54%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Benton is 39.4 years, 35.2 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.

Benton Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton was:

  • White: 54.94%
  • Black or African American: 37.19%
  • Native American: 4.24%
  • Two or more races: 2.31%
  • Asian: 1.32%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
The current population of Benton, Louisiana is 2,067 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 2,049.

Benton, Louisiana Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Black or African American

Native American

Two or more races

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Benton Population by Race

Benton Population Pyramid 2023

Benton Median Age

39.4

Total

35.2

Male

41.5

Female

Benton Adults

There are 1,687 adults, (291 of whom are seniors) in Benton.

Benton Age Dependency

52.1

Age Dependency Ratio

20.8

Old Age Dependency Ratio

31.3

Child Dependency Ratio

Benton Sex Ratio

Female1,07550.61%
Male1,04949.39%

Benton Population by Age

Benton Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.34

Average Family Size

2.69

Average Household Size

76.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Benton Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Benton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Benton Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 63.27%.

Benton Educational Attainment by Race

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Male

Female

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$45,321

Average Earnings

$38,750

Average Male

$45,897

Average Female

Benton Earnings by Educational Attainment

Benton Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Benton Language

99.12% of Benton residents speak only English, while 0.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.45% of the population.

Benton Language

Benton Poverty by Race

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20.54%

Overall Poverty Rate

15.42%

Male Poverty Rate

17.86%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Benton

The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton is Multiple, with 44.9% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton is White, with 5.88% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.62%.

Benton Poverty

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Benton Poverty Rate by Education

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Benton Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Benton Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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median

Income by Household Type

Benton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

56.3%

Overall Marriage Rate

54.7%

Male Marriage Rate

57.9%

Female Marriage Rate

Benton Married by Age and Sex

male

female

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Benton Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

183

Number of Veterans

164

Male Veterans

19

Female Veterans

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Benton Veterans by War

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Benton Veterans by Age

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Benton Veterans by Race

Benton Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

8.2%

Veteran Poverty Rate

45.36%

Veteran Disability Rate

Benton Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

68.5%

Labor Force Participation

68%

Employment Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

Benton Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Benton Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Benton Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

84.87%

Born in Benton

102.98%

Native Born

0.68%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0.68%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

102.98% of Benton residents were born in the United States, with 84.87% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

Benton Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change
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Benton Population by Year