Benton is a city located in Marshall County, Kentucky. Benton has a 2025 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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Benton includes 89.69% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Benton's average per capita income is $38,067. Household income levels show a median of $63,368. The poverty rate stands at 14.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $80,919 | $89,640 |
Married Families | $64,954 | - |
Households | $63,368 | $70,299 |
Non Families | $40,981 | $46,512 |
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