Benton, AR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Benton | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,591 | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1209.0 | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.96% | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.7 | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,132 | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Benton grew by 31.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 27,276 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $70,358 | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.49% | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Benton is about 20% higher than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Benton | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $178,159 | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,029 | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.5% | 66.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Benton is about 14.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,029 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Benton spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 193 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Benton | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.2 | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.4 | 37.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 193 | 154 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,998 | $4,780 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| 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 23 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 | 2.42 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benton, Arkansas.
What is the population of Benton, Arkansas?
The population of Benton, Arkansas is 28,591, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Benton, Arkansas?
The population density of Benton, Arkansas is 1209.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Benton, Arkansas?
The median household income in Benton, Arkansas is $70,358, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Benton, Arkansas?
The median home price in Benton, Arkansas is $178,159, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Benton, Arkansas?
The unemployment rate in Benton, Arkansas is 4.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.