Benton is a city located in Marshall County Kentucky. Benton has a 2024 population of 4,765. It is also the county seat of Marshall County. Benton is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,765 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton is $70,299 with a poverty rate of 14.08%. The median age in Benton is 43.7 years: 43 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,282 | 89.69% |
| Two or more races | 192 | 4.02% |
| Black or African American | 102 | 2.14% |
| Asian | 97 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 64 | 1.34% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,087 | 2.1 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Non Family | 942 | 1.16 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 890 | 2.91 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Female | 164 | 2.7 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 91 | 2.93 | 100 | 0 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 175 | 4.85% |
| Associates Degree | 383 | 10.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 328 | 9.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 360 | 9.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,374 | 38.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 1.27% |
| Some College | 943 | 26.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,292 | 3,122 | 615 |
| Black | 68 | 54 | 0 |
| Asian | 66 | 45 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 66 | 66 | 14 |
| Native American | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 37 | 37 |
| Other Race | 37 | 37 | 0 |
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 69.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,819 | $108,264 | $39,306 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,618 | $88,125 | $83,224 |
| High School Graduate | $35,821 | $42,375 | $28,259 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $3,654 |
| Overall | $38,067 | $45,343 | $34,901 |
| Some College | $29,946 | $0 | $32,862 |
$38,067
Average Earnings
$45,343
Average Male
$34,901
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.89% of Benton residents speak only English, while 3.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,802 | 461 | 12.13% |
| Hispanic | 197 | 97 | 49.24% |
| Multiple | 173 | 59 | 34.1% |
| Other | 37 | 28 | 75.68% |
14.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.91%
Male Poverty Rate
15.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton is Other, with 75.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton is White, with 12.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.21% |
| Some College | 13.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.74% |
| Male Employed | 6.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,919 | $89,640 |
| Households | $63,368 | $70,299 |
| Married Families | $64,954 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,981 | $46,512 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
342
Number of Veterans
264
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 212 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 174 |
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 75+ | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 9.18% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 14.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.6%
Born in Benton
97.53%
Native Born
2.47%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
97.53% of Benton residents were born in the United States, with 64.6% having been born in Kentucky. 1.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,765 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 4,765 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 4,765 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 4,765 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 4,765 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 4,765 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 4,765 | -10 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 4,775 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 4,780 | 15 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 4,765 | 299 | 6.7% |
| 2019 | 4,466 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 4,490 | -15 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 4,505 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4,505 | 57 | 1.28% |
| 2015 | 4,448 | 13 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 4,435 | -49 | -1.09% |
| 2013 | 4,484 | -25 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 4,509 | -16 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 4,525 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 4,531 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,197 | 298 | 7.64% |
| 1990 | 3,899 | 199 | 5.38% |
| 1980 | 3,700 | 48 | 1.31% |
| 1970 | 3,652 | 578 | 18.8% |
| 1960 | 3,074 | -1,691 | -35.49% |