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Benton

County:
Scott County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
79.238
State:
Missouri

Benton is located in Scott County, Missouri. Benton has a 2025 population of 19,469. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Benton is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The average household income in Benton is $95,086 with a poverty rate of 24.78%.The median age in Benton is 26.5 years: 26.6 years for males, and 26.4 years for females.

19.5K
Total Population
246
Density (mi²)
0 0%
Growth

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 86.5% White, 5.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (86.5%)

Black or African American (5.4%)

Two or more races (4.7%)

Asian (2.4%)

Other race (0.6%)

Native American (0.5%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White16,84186.5%
Black or African American1,0495.39%
Two or more races9054.65%
Asian4652.39%
Other race1190.61%
Native American900.46%

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 $41,733. Household income levels show a median of $53,092. The poverty rate stands at 24.78%.

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$89,455-
Families$74,451$137,942
Households$53,092$95,086
Non Families$22,875$44,976

$41,733

Average Income

$53,092

Median Household Income

24.78%

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)