Benton, MO

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Benton

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Benton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

35.9%

Households with Children

26.6%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.4%
School Age (5-17): 11.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.4%
Seniors (65+): 26.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.8%
High School / GED: 36.6%
Some College or Associate's: 19.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.9%
Single Parents: 9.7%
Couples & Adults: 58.3%
Living Alone: 15.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 3.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 57.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 79.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.8%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 2.1%
Middle School (5-8): 7.2%
High School (9-12): 1.1%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 83.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources