Benton, Louisiana Population 2022
Benton is a city located in Bossier Parish Louisiana. Benton has a 2020 population of 2,091. Benton is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 6.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,964 in 2010.
The average household income in Benton is $73,519 with a poverty rate of 16.67%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $668 per month, and the median house value is $149,200. 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 Bentonwas:
- 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: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,167 | 54.94% |
| Black or African American | 790 | 37.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 90 | 4.24% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.32% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 2.31% |
Benton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 791 | 2.69 | 76.1 |
| Married | 442 | 3.2 | 88.9 |
| Male | 33 | 3.94 | 42.4 |
| Female | 57 | 4.44 | 75.4 |
| Non Family | 259 | 1.26 | 58.7 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 1.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 3.92% |
| High School Graduate | 743 | 45.55% |
| Some College | 351 | 21.52% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 6.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 216 | 13.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 7.48% |
Benton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 45 | 42 | 31 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 14 |
| White | 883 | 860 | 177 |
| Black | 620 | 555 | 111 |
| Native American | 55 | 55 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 |
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 68.89%.
Benton Language by Age
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 0.73% of the population.
Benton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 49 | 22 | 44.90% |
| Black | 790 | 275 | 34.81% |
| White | 1,149 | 54 | 4.70% |
| Other | NaN% |
16.67%
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 44.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton is Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Benton Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 4.14% |
| Black | 129 | 20.12% |
| Asian | 14 | 50.00% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 4.35% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 100.00% |
Benton Veterans by Education
8.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.87%
Born in Benton
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.34% of Benton residents were born in the United States, with 81.87% 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 Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,964 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,967 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 2,027 | 60 | 3.05% |
| 2013 | 2,073 | 46 | 2.27% |
| 2014 | 2,049 | -24 | -1.16% |
| 2015 | 2,040 | -9 | -0.44% |
| 2016 | 2,051 | 11 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 2,069 | 18 | 0.88% |
| 2018 | 2,075 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 2,079 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 2,083 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 2,087 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 2,091 | 4 | 0.19% |