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Benton

County:
Bossier Parish
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.516
State:
Louisiana

Benton is a town located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. Benton has a 2026 population of 2,123. It is also the county seat of Bossier Parish. Benton is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 3.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,051 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton is $58,143 with a poverty rate of 23.86%. The median age in Benton is 35.7 years: 39.7 years for males, and 34.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.0 males.

2.1K
Total Population
844
Density (mi²)
12 0.57%
Growth

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,123120.57%
20252,111120.57%
20242,099100.48%
20232,089200.97%
20222,06980.39%
20212,061100.49%
20202,051-1-0.05%
20192,09480.38%
20182,08650.24%
20172,081190.92%
20162,06280.39%
20152,054-8-0.39%
20142,062-24-1.15%
20132,086452.2%
20122,041603.03%
20111,981331.69%
20101,97710.05%

Median Age

Overall: 35.7 years
Female: 34.5 years
Male: 39.7 years

Benton Adults

There are 1,876 adults, (360 of whom are seniors) in Benton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,327 (52.1%)
Male: 1,221 (47.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 48.78% White, 31.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,24348.78%
Black or African American79531.2%
Two or more races46718.33%
Other race391.53%
Native American40.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2037.97%
Other race391.53%
White70.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,23648.51%
Black or African American79531.2%
Two or more races26410.36%
Native American40.16%

Benton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton 's average per capita income is $45,795. Household income levels show a median of $58,143. The poverty rate stands at 23.86%.

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$95,786-
Families$78,000$92,600
Households$58,143$76,274
Non Families$17,679$27,042

$45,795

Average Income

$58,143

Median Household Income

23.86%

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)