Benton is located in Scott County, Missouri. Benton has a 2025 population of 5,658. It is also the county seat of Scott 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 0 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton is $76,057 with a poverty rate of 17.09%.The median age in Benton is 36.2 years: 33.3 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Benton includes 93.57% White, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.
White (93.6%)
Two or more races (4.5%)
Other race (1.9%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 5,294 | 93.57% |
Two or more races | 254 | 4.49% |
Other race | 110 | 1.94% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Benton's average per capita income is $38,750. Household income levels show a median of $60,707. The poverty rate stands at 17.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $82,664 | - |
Families | $70,234 | $85,577 |
Households | $60,707 | $76,057 |
Non Families | $38,505 | $42,419 |
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