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West Benton

County:
Newton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
31.919
State:
Missouri

West Benton is located in Newton County, Missouri. West Benton has a 2025 population of 2,666 . West 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 West Benton is $63,239 with a poverty rate of 12.24%. The median age in West Benton is 27.2 years: 30 years for males, and 27.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.2 males.

2.7K
Total Population
84
Density (mi²)

West Benton Population

West Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Benton includes 69.5% White, 3.15% other race, 3.08% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (69.5%)

Two or more races (24.27%)

Other race (3.15%)

Black or African American (3.08%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,85369.5%
Two or more races64724.27%
Other race843.15%
Black or African American823.08%

West Benton Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Benton's average per capita income is $33,158. Household income levels show a median of $57,740. The poverty rate stands at 12.24%.

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$63,448-
Families$61,099$70,617
Households$57,740$63,239
Non Families$34,142$42,268

$33,158

Average Income

$57,740

Median Household Income

12.24%

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)