Benton, Arkansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Benton, AR Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Benton | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,771 | 3,049,066 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1174.3 | 57.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.94% | 0.32% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 36.8 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,575 | 1,205,703 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Benton grew by 33.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 27,771 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Benton is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.7% of residents. That is 1.8 points above Arkansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,992 21.6% on par
- Millennials 29–44 6,314 22.7% +1.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,687 20.5% +1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,440 16.0% -2.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Arkansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Benton and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Arkansas 50.6%
- Men 49.1% Arkansas 49.4%
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Economy
Benton has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Benton | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,726 | $60,940 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.47% | 4.58% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Benton is about 19% higher than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Benton | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $174,503 | $111,957 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,068 | $947 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.9% | 66.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Benton is about 13.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,068 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Benton spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 197 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Benton | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.6 | 18.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.3 | 37.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 197 | 155 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,105 | $4,807 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.3% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,429 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,253 | 912 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Benton is 24 minutes, longer than the 19 minutes in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Benton has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Benton | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Health
Benton has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Benton | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.5% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.7% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Benton, AR Compared With Nearby Cities
How Benton, AR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton, AR | 27,771 | $72,726 #2/2 | $174,503 #2/2 | 23.6 min #1/2 |
| Bryant, AR | 20,968 | $82,777 | $292,791 | 23.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benton, Arkansas.
How many people live in Benton, Arkansas?
About 27,771 people live in Benton, Arkansas, in 11,575 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Benton, Arkansas urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Benton, Arkansas has 1,174 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 14 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Benton, Arkansas?
The median home costs 2.4 times the median household income ($174,503 against $72,726), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,068 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Benton, Arkansas?
Unemployment in Benton, Arkansas is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Benton, Arkansas have a college degree?
23.7% of adults in Benton, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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