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Benton

County:
Scott County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.636
State:
Missouri

Benton is a city located in Scott County, Missouri. Benton has a 2025 population of 935. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Benton is currently growing at a rate of 1.52% annually and its population has increased by 7.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 867 in 2020.

The average household income in Benton is $97,817 with a poverty rate of 4.61%.The median age in Benton is 46.7 years: 47 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.

935
Total Population
1,471
Density (mi²)
14 1.52%
Growth

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 88.7% White, 5.05% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White73888.7%
Black or African American425.05%
Two or more races253%
Asian151.8%
Other race111.32%
Native American10.12%

Benton Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton's average per capita income is $46,591. Household income levels show a median of $82,679. The poverty rate stands at 4.61%.

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$107,813-
Families$86,071$98,920
Households$82,679$97,817
Non Families$68,393$74,615

$46,591

Average Income

$82,679

Median Household Income

4.61%

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)