Benton

County:: Bossier Parish
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 2.516
State:: Louisiana

Benton is a town located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. Benton has a 2025 population of 2,102. Benton is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,054 in 2020.

The average household income in Benton is $80,320 with a poverty rate of 19.23%. The median age in Benton is 38.9 years: 40.9 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 45.39% White, 34.43% Black or African American, 4.53% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Native American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,093	45.39%
Black or African American	829	34.43%
Two or more races	311	12.92%
Native American	109	4.53%
Other race	60	2.49%
Asian	6	0.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Benton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton's average per capita income is $51,115. Household income levels show a median of $59,744. The poverty rate stands at 19.23%.

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	$94,536	-
Families	$92,679	$102,530
Households	$59,744	$80,320
Non Families	$26,346	$34,087

$51,115

Average Income

$59,744

Median Household Income

19.23%

Poverty Rate