Benton, Kentucky

Population Data for Benton, KY:

Population – 18796
Male – 48.81 %
Female – 51.19 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 98.56 %
Hispanic – 0.70 %
African American – 0.19 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.12 %
Asian – 0.17 %

Geographic Data for Benton, Kentucky:

Population Density – 91.76 per sq. mi
Elevation – 380 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Benton:

In Elementary School – 2,088 (49.89 %)
In High School – 949 (22.68 %)
In College – 713 (17.04 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,089 (8.34 %)
Associate’s Degree – 623 (4.77 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,623 (20.09 %)
High School Graduate – 4,574 (35.04 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,271 (9.74 %)

Employment and Household Data for Benton, KY:

Percentage of People Employed – 55.05 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 1.94 %
Unemployment Level – 3.41 %

Median Household Income – $36,008.00
Average Household Size – 2.40

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 25.55 %
2 Vehicles – 38.88 %
3 or more Vehicles – 18.90 %

Average Cost to Rent in Benton - $398 per month