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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 3,973 . Benton City is currently growing at a rate of 2.5% annually and its population has increased by 13.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,486 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. For every 100 females there are 104.3 males.

4K
Total Population
1,596
Density (mi²)
97 2.5%
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 and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (63.14%)

Two or more races (17.22%)

Other race (16.44%)

Native American (2.98%)

Asian (0.22%)

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

Benton City Marital Status

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

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

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)