Benton, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
36,360
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
8.1%
Median Home
$148,700
Median Income
$59,994
Median Rent
$841
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
1,456
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,878.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
65.32%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Benton / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,456 | 3,878.3 | 3,285.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 215 | 572.7 | 671.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 21 | 55.9 | 52.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 175 | 466.1 | 535.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,241 | 3,305.6 | 2,613.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 181 | 482.1 | 523.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 942 | 2,509.2 | 1,828.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 118 | 314.3 | 261.8 | 246.0 |
Benton, AR Cost Of Living
93
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 | 93 | 85 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 92 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 77 | 66 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 87 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 93 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 36,360 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 34,873 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 34,034 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 33,613 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 32,725 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 32,208 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 31,551 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 30,736 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 29,954 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 29,118 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Benton
| Race | Benton | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.6% | 71.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 10.4% | 15.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Benton
| Gender | Benton | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Benton for adults over 25
| Education | Benton | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Benton, Arkansas
| Income | Benton | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 11.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 14.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 18.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.7% | 11.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 4.0% | 8.3% |
