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Benton

County:
Scott County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
63.069
State:
Missouri

Benton is located in Scott County, Missouri. Benton has a 2025 population of 4,010 . 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 $51,660 with a poverty rate of 37.63%. The median age in Benton is 40.7 years: 40.5 years for males, and 40.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.5 males.

4K
Total Population
64
Density (mi²)

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 96.03% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (96.03%)

Two or more races (2.99%)

Asian (0.6%)

Black or African American (0.37%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White3,85196.03%
Two or more races1202.99%
Asian240.6%
Black or African American150.37%

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 $27,393. Household income levels show a median of $37,627. The poverty rate stands at 37.63%.

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$60,169-
Families$53,750$71,586
Households$37,627$51,660
Non Families$19,375$28,200

$27,393

Average Income

$37,627

Median Household Income

37.63%

Poverty Rate

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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)