Benton, Arkansas

Population Data for Benton, AR:

Population – 39964
Male – 49.20 %
Female – 50.80 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 94.76 %
Hispanic – 1.53 %
African American – 2.91 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.42 %
Asian – 0.40 %

Geographic Data for Benton, Arkansas:

Population Density – 147.90 per sq. mi
Elevation – 416 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Benton:

In Elementary School – 4,624 (46.81 %)
In High School – 2,454 (24.84 %)
In College – 1,395 (14.12 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 2,947 (11.22 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,372 (5.22 %)
Some College, No Degree – 5,869 (22.34 %)
High School Graduate – 9,971 (37.95 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,639 (6.24 %)

Employment and Household Data for Benton, AR:

Percentage of People Employed – 61.79 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.03 %
Unemployment Level – 4.67 %

Median Household Income – $41,398.00
Average Household Size – 2.55

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 28.71 %
2 Vehicles – 42.06 %
3 or more Vehicles – 18.79 %

Average Cost to Rent in Benton - $522 per month