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Benton City

County:
Benton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.489
State:
Washington

Benton City is a city located in Benton County, Washington. Benton City has a 2026 population of 4,071. Benton City is currently growing at a rate of 2.47% annually and its population has increased by 16.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,486 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton City is $63,542 with a poverty rate of 11.33%. The median age in Benton City is 29.6 years: 29.9 years for males, and 29 years for females. For every 100 females there are 109.5 males.

4.1K
Total Population
1,636
Density (mi²)
98 2.47%
Growth

Benton City Population

Benton City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,071982.47%
20253,973972.5%
20243,876481.25%
20233,828942.52%
20223,7341754.92%
20213,559732.09%
20203,486-4-0.11%
20193,493581.69%
20183,435611.81%
20173,374692.09%
20163,305451.38%
20153,260461.43%
20143,214431.36%
20133,171250.79%
20123,146341.09%
20113,112742.44%
20103,055220.73%
20002,62400%

Median Age

Overall: 29.6 years
Female: 29 years
Male: 29.9 years

Benton City Adults

There are 2,641 adults, (289 of whom are seniors) in Benton City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,764 (47.7%)
Male: 1,931 (52.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton City includes 63% White, 13.56% other race, 4.19% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,32863%
Two or more races70419.05%
Other race50113.56%
Native American1554.19%
Asian70.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races63217.1%
Other race50113.56%
Native American631.71%
White581.57%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,27061.43%
Native American922.49%
Two or more races721.95%
Asian70.19%

Benton City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton City 's average per capita income is $44,512. Household income levels show a median of $63,542. The poverty rate stands at 11.33%.

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$94,914-
Families$69,688$72,993
Households$63,542$70,626
Non Families$49,402$61,512

$44,512

Average Income

$63,542

Median Household Income

11.33%

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)