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Benton Park

County:
Kern County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.75
State:
California

Benton Park is a CDP located in Kern County, California. Benton Park has a 2025 population of 7,295 . Benton Park is currently growing at a rate of 7.14% annually and its population has increased by 39.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,212 in 2020.

The average household income in Benton Park is $72,309 with a poverty rate of 32.76%. The median age in Benton Park is 25.3 years: 25.3 years for males, and 25.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.2 males.

7.3K
Total Population
9,727
Density (mi²)
486 7.14%
Growth

Benton Park Population

Benton Park Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton Park includes 40.53% White, 40.3% other race, 8.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (40.53%)

Other race (40.3%)

Black or African American (8.69%)

Two or more races (7.73%)

Asian (1.53%)

Native American (0.99%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.23%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,30340.53%
Other race2,29040.3%
Black or African American4948.69%
Two or more races4397.73%
Asian871.53%
Native American560.99%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander130.23%

Benton Park Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton Park's average per capita income is $34,521. Household income levels show a median of $62,475. The poverty rate stands at 32.76%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$70,260-
Households$62,475$72,309
Families$61,000$66,681
Non Families$40,233$65,865

$34,521

Average Income

$62,475

Median Household Income

32.76%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)