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Benton

County:
Marshall County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.085
State:
Kentucky

Benton is a city located in Marshall County, Kentucky. Benton has a 2026 population of 4,707. It is also the county seat of Marshall County. Benton is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -1.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,764 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton is $66,827 with a poverty rate of 11.43%. The median age in Benton is 43.2 years: 39.5 years for males, and 49.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.9 males.

4.7K
Total Population
926
Density (mi²)
-9 -0.19%
Growth

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,707-9-0.19%
20254,716-10-0.21%
20244,726-1-0.02%
20234,727-15-0.32%
20224,742-12-0.25%
20214,754-7-0.15%
20204,7642986.67%
20194,466-24-0.53%
20184,490-15-0.33%
20174,50500%
20164,505571.28%
20154,448130.29%
20144,435-49-1.09%
20134,484-25-0.55%
20124,509-16-0.35%
20114,525-6-0.13%
20104,5311824.18%
20004,1972987.64%
19903,8991995.38%
19803,700481.31%
19703,65257818.8%
19603,07400%

Median Age

Overall: 43.2 years
Female: 49.6 years
Male: 39.5 years

Benton Adults

There are 3,839 adults, (947 of whom are seniors) in Benton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,461 (51.8%)
Male: 2,287 (48.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 91.43% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,34191.43%
Two or more races1703.58%
Asian1022.15%
Black or African American721.52%
Native American390.82%
Other race240.51%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1463.07%
Other race240.51%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,19588.35%
Two or more races1703.58%
Asian1022.15%
Black or African American721.52%
Native American390.82%

Benton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton 's average per capita income is $37,328. Household income levels show a median of $66,827. The poverty rate stands at 11.43%.

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
Families$84,404$91,075
Married Families$82,083-
Households$66,827$74,438
Non Families$40,503$46,831

$37,328

Average Income

$66,827

Median Household Income

11.43%

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)