Benton is located in Scott County, Missouri. Benton has a 2025 population of 1,766. 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 $56,066 with a poverty rate of 33.3%.The median age in Benton is 43.8 years: 41.8 years for males, and 48 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Benton includes 89.35% White, 9.57% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
White (89.3%)
Other race (9.6%)
Two or more races (1.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,578 | 89.35% |
Other race | 169 | 9.57% |
Two or more races | 19 | 1.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Benton's average per capita income is $27,169. Household income levels show a median of $45,395. The poverty rate stands at 33.3%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $58,728 | - |
Families | $46,513 | $59,962 |
Households | $45,395 | $56,066 |
Non Families | - | $37,995 |
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