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Benton

County:
Scott County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.636
State:
Missouri

Benton is a city located in Scott County, Missouri. Benton has a 2026 population of 932. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Benton is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 7.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 868 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton is $86,023 with a poverty rate of 3.67%. The median age in Benton is 45.9 years: 47.3 years for males, and 42.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 121.4 males.

932
Total Population
1,466
Density (mi²)
11 1.19%
Growth

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026932111.19%
2025921101.1%
202491130.33%
202390820.22%
2022906343.9%
202187240.46%
202086810.12%
2019876192.22%
201885720.23%
2017855-2-0.23%
2016857-3-0.35%
201586030.35%
2014857-7-0.81%
2013864-1-0.12%
2012865-1-0.12%
201186630.35%
201086630.35%

Median Age

Overall: 45.9 years
Female: 42.2 years
Male: 47.3 years

Benton Adults

There are 715 adults, (217 of whom are seniors) in Benton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 373 (45.2%)
Male: 453 (54.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 91.28% White, 3.87% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White75491.28%
Two or more races354.24%
Black or African American323.87%
Asian30.36%
Native American20.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White101.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White74490.07%
Two or more races354.24%
Black or African American323.87%
Asian30.36%
Native American20.24%

Benton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton 's average per capita income is $44,602. Household income levels show a median of $86,023. The poverty rate stands at 3.67%.

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$100,909-
Households$86,023$99,906
Families$85,000$95,161
Non Families$75,417$91,385

$44,602

Average Income

$86,023

Median Household Income

3.67%

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)