Benton City is a city located in Benton County Washington. Benton City has a 2024 population of 3,817. Benton City is currently growing at a rate of 2.25% annually and its population has increased by 9.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,479 in 2020.
The average household income in Benton City is $58,192 with a poverty rate of 16.5%. The median age in Benton City is 29.1 years: 29.9 years for males, and 27.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benton City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,320 | 66.32% |
| Other race | 641 | 18.32% |
| Two or more races | 464 | 13.26% |
| Native American | 64 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,310 | 2.67 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 587 | 3.45 | 99.1 | 0.9 |
| Non Family | 500 | 1.18 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Female | 142 | 4.42 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Male | 81 | 3.15 | 98.8 | 1.2 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 7.64% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 11.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 136 | 6.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 1.96% |
| High School Graduate | 874 | 41.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 134 | 6.4% |
| Some College | 500 | 23.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,412 | 1,247 | 120 |
| Hispanic | 604 | 487 | 13 |
| Other Race | 226 | 190 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 183 | 171 | 14 |
| Native American | 61 | 48 | 25 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,469 | $0 | $36,964 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,104 | $44,301 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,775 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,242 | $44,449 | $28,155 |
| Some College | $41,121 | $85,179 | $29,196 |
$41,242
Average Earnings
$44,449
Average Male
$28,155
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.07% of Benton City residents speak only English, while 30.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,503 | 377 | 25.08% |
| Other | 641 | 199 | 31.05% |
| White | 1,898 | 188 | 9.91% |
| Multiple | 464 | 111 | 23.92% |
16.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.86%
Male Poverty Rate
18.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton City is Other, with 31.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton City is White, with 9.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.78% |
| High School | 12.36% |
| Some College | 6.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.76% |
| Male Employed | 4.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,000 | $66,700 |
| Households | $51,558 | $58,192 |
| Married Families | $80,733 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,156 | $41,530 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
212
Number of Veterans
212
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 212 | 11.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.66%
Born in Benton City
81.85%
Native Born
18.15%
Foreign Born
13.15%
Non Citizen
5%
Naturalized
81.85% of Benton City residents were born in the United States, with 57.66% having been born in Washington. 13.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,241 | 85 | 2.05% |
| 2028 | 4,156 | 85 | 2.09% |
| 2027 | 4,071 | 85 | 2.13% |
| 2026 | 3,986 | 84 | 2.15% |
| 2025 | 3,902 | 85 | 2.23% |
| 2024 | 3,817 | 84 | 2.25% |
| 2023 | 3,733 | 79 | 2.16% |
| 2022 | 3,654 | 157 | 4.49% |
| 2021 | 3,497 | 18 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 3,479 | -14 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 3,493 | 58 | 1.69% |
| 2018 | 3,435 | 61 | 1.81% |
| 2017 | 3,374 | 69 | 2.09% |
| 2016 | 3,305 | 45 | 1.38% |
| 2015 | 3,260 | 46 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 3,214 | 43 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 3,171 | 25 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 3,146 | 34 | 1.09% |
| 2011 | 3,112 | 57 | 1.87% |
| 2010 | 3,055 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,624 | -1,617 | -38.13% |