Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Benton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

826

Median Agei

45.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.1%744

Two or More

4.2%35

Black

3.9%32

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%10

Asian

0.4%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%21

High School Diploma

33.5%224

Some College (<1 yr)

1%7

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%70

Associate's Degree

8.2%55

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%115

Master's Degree

15.4%103

Professional Degree

3.3%22

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

35.9%

Graduate+

18.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$254,300

Median Renti

$889

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.5%244

Renter-Occupied

23.5%75

Total Units

360

Homeownership

76.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%5

$50K–$100K

2.9%7

$100K–$150K

17.6%43

$150K–$200K

8.6%21

$200K–$300K

32%78

$300K–$500K

27.9%68

$500K–$1M

9%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%2

2010–2019

13.1%47

2000–2009

9.7%35

1990–1999

19.2%69

1980–1989

5.8%21

1970–1979

14.7%53

1960–1969

5%18

1950–1959

10.8%39

1940–1949

12.2%44

1939 or earlier

8.9%32

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.5%174

Electricity

44.5%142

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,023

Mean Household Incomei

$99,906

Per Capita Incomei

$38,989

Poverty Ratei

3.3%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

393

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

0.9%3

$15K–$20K

1.9%6

$20K–$25K

0.9%3

$25K–$30K

0.9%3

$30K–$35K

8.5%27

$35K–$40K

1.3%4

$45K–$50K

0.9%3

$50K–$60K

6.6%21

$60K–$75K

19.1%61

$75K–$100K

15.4%49

$100K–$125K

12.9%41

$125K–$150K

20.1%64

$150K–$200K

4.1%13

$200K+

6.6%21

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

50.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

77(10.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured