Benton, Louisiana

Population Data for Benton, LA:

Population – 9658
Male – 49.00 %
Female – 51.00 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 79.63 %
Hispanic – 1.87 %
African American – 18.21 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.41 %
Asian – 0.29 %

Geographic Data for Benton, Louisiana:

Population Density – 46.50 per sq. mi
Elevation – 215 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Benton:

In Elementary School – 1,261 (47.51 %)
In High School – 582 (21.93 %)
In College – 484 (18.24 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 808 (12.72 %)
Associate’s Degree – 321 (5.05 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,772 (27.90 %)
High School Graduate – 2,047 (32.23 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 302 (4.76 %)

Employment and Household Data for Benton, LA:

Percentage of People Employed – 59.58 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.79 %
Unemployment Level – 4.41 %

Median Household Income – $50,224.00
Average Household Size – 2.70

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 23.39 %
2 Vehicles – 41.99 %
3 or more Vehicles – 21.51 %

Average Cost to Rent in Benton - $421 per month