Living in Benton, AR
Benton SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8
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
Benton, Arkansas Info Snack
Population
34,873
Unemployment
3.5%
Poverty
8.9%
Median Home
$144,900
Median Income
$55,805
Median Rent
$775
Benton, AR Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Benton
Overall User Rating
1.0
/5
/5
High crime, nothing to do, bad schools, unsafe neighborhoods, high taxes, high rent prices, low home values, low wages, high gas prices. Friendly police force that tries very hard, they just can't keep up with the city growing too fast.
The bowling ally used to be a great past time in Benton but sadly, it has been replaced by a fitness center. What was good is gone and what is bad is getting worse.
Rankings for Benton in Arkansas
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Map Of Benton, AR
Population over time in Benton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 34,873 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 34,034 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 33,613 | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 32,725 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 32,208 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 31,551 | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 30,736 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 29,954 | 2.9% |
| 2009 | 29,118 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Benton
| Race | Benton | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.9% | 72.7% | 61.1% |
| African American | 8.7% | 15.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 7.3% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Benton, Arkansas
| Income | Benton | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 12.5% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 15.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 17.9% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.3% | 10.7% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 3.3% | 7.0% |
Gender in Benton
| Gender | Benton | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Benton for adults over 25
| Education | Benton | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| 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% |
