Benton, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
35,679
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
9.3%
Median Home
$149,400
Median Income
$59,029
Median Rent
$796
Benton SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8
Benton, AR Crime Report
1,540
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,144.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
67.33%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Benton / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,540 | 4,144.1 | 3,442.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 212 | 570.5 | 584.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 10.8 | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 27 | 72.7 | 51.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 163 | 438.6 | 447.8 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,328 | 3,573.6 | 2,858.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 202 | 543.6 | 599.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,000 | 2,691.0 | 2,012.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 126 | 339.1 | 245.9 | 219.9 |
Benton, AR Cost Of Living
91
Benton's Overall Cost Of Living
Benton's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Benton | Arkansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 86 | 100 | |
| Housing | 76 | 65 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 83 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 91 | 100 | |
Benton, AR Photos
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Rankings for Benton in Arkansas
Map Of Benton, AR
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Population over time in Benton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35,679 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 34,873 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 34,034 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 33,613 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 32,725 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 32,208 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 31,551 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 30,736 | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 29,954 | 2.9% |
| 2010 | 29,118 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Benton
| Race | Benton | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.0% | 72.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 8.6% | 15.2% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 7.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Benton
| Gender | Benton | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Benton for adults over 25
| Education | Benton | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Benton, Arkansas
| Income | Benton | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 12.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.4% | 11.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 14.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 18.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 3.6% | 7.7% |
