Benton, Missouri

Population Data for Benton, MO:

Population – 3211
Male – 49.42 %
Female – 50.58 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 97.94 %
Hispanic – 1.15 %
African American – 0.69 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.47 %
Asian – 0.03 %

Geographic Data for Benton, Missouri:

Population Density – 52.96 per sq. mi
Elevation – 440 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Benton:

In Elementary School – 431 (54.15 %)
In High School – 200 (25.13 %)
In College – 89 (11.18 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 161 (8.14 %)
Associate’s Degree – 30 (1.52 %)
Some College, No Degree – 348 (17.60 %)
High School Graduate – 905 (45.78 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 194 (9.81 %)

Employment and Household Data for Benton, MO:

Percentage of People Employed – 66.10 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.71 %
Unemployment Level – 5.31 %

Median Household Income – $34,701.00
Average Household Size – 2.76

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 31.06 %
2 Vehicles – 39.04 %
3 or more Vehicles – 22.01 %

Average Cost to Rent in Benton - $454 per month