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Benton City

County:
Benton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.489
State:
Washington

Benton City is a city located in Benton County, Washington. Benton City has a 2025 population of 3,902. Benton City is currently growing at a rate of 2.23% annually and its population has increased by 12.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,479 in 2020.

The average household income in Benton City is $63,681 with a poverty rate of 14.47%. The median age in Benton City is 27.1 years: 29 years for males, and 27.1 years for females.

3.9K
Total Population
1,568
Density (mi²)
85 2.23%
Growth

Benton City Population

Benton City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton City includes 63.14% White, 16.44% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,24763.14%
Two or more races61317.22%
Other race58516.44%
Native American1062.98%
Asian80.22%
Black or African American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Benton City Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton City's average per capita income is $41,163. Household income levels show a median of $52,581. The poverty rate stands at 14.47%.

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$95,179-
Families$64,718$72,274
Households$52,581$63,681
Non Families-$46,488

$41,163

Average Income

$52,581

Median Household Income

14.47%

Poverty Rate

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)