Benton, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Benton, Kentucky Summary
Life in Benton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Benton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Benton:
The population in Benton is 4,734.
The median home value in Benton is $133,100.
The median income in Benton is $55,276.
The median rent in Benton is $730.
The poverty rate in Benton is 9.8%.
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Benton SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Benton, KY Crime Report
77
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,613.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-30.56%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Benton / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 77 | 1,613.9 | 2,038.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 41.9 | 259.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 52.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 21.0 | 168.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 75 | 1,572.0 | 1,779.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 11 | 230.6 | 344.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 55 | 1,152.8 | 1,178.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 188.6 | 256.8 | 282.7 |
Benton, KY Photos
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Rankings for Benton in Kentucky
Map Of Benton, KY
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Population over time in Benton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,734 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 4,460 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 4,464 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 4,483 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 4,379 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 4,380 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 4,382 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 4,395 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 4,354 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 4,365 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Benton
| Race | Benton | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 83.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 7.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Benton
| Gender | Benton | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Benton for adults over 25
| Education | Benton | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Benton, Kentucky
| Income | Benton | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 17.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21.1% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 14.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
