Benton, Missouri Population 2022
Benton is a city located in Scott County Missouri. Benton has a 2020 population of 866. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Benton is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by 0.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 866 in 2010.
The average household income in Benton is $68,331 with a poverty rate of 11.20%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $545 per month, and the median house value is $235,000. The median age in Benton is 38.2 years, 36.1 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
Benton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bentonwas:
- White: 92.54%
- Black or African American: 5.31%
- Two or more races: 0.79%
- Asian: 0.68%
- Other race: 0.68%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 819 | 92.54% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 5.31% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.68% |
| Some Other Race | 6 | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.79% |
Benton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 357 | 2.19 | 73.7 |
| Married | 196 | 2.72 | 94.4 |
| Male | 16 | 3.19 | 87.5 |
| Female | 13 | 2.31 | 61.5 |
| Non Family | 132 | 1.27 | 42.4 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 10.04% |
| High School Graduate | 188 | 28.19% |
| Some College | 145 | 21.74% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 3.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 17.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 17.54% |
Benton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| White | 613 | 560 | 226 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | |
| Black | 39 | 20 | |
| 2+ Races | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Benton Language by Age
Benton Language
99.05% of Benton residents speak only English, while 0.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.71% of the population.
11.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.81%
Male Poverty Rate
11.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Benton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton is White, with 11.37% 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 1.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.09%.
Benton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Benton Married by Age and Sex
Benton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Benton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 12.94% |
Benton Veterans by Education
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
78.31%
Born in Benton
99.10%
Native Born
0.90%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.10% of Benton residents were born in the United States, with 78.31% having been born in Missouri. 0.68% 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 | 863 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 863 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 863 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 863 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 863 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 863 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 863 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 863 | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 863 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 863 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 866 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 866 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 866 | 0.00% |