Benton, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Saline County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
35,954
Population
1,556/sq mi density
$69,638
Median Income
$38,002 per capita
$199,400
Home Value
$241,966 Zillow
$1,003
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
419
Violent Crime/100K
2,265 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$69,638 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,400 home value, $1,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
419 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
35,954
Census 2023
Population Density
1,556
per square mile
Land Area
22.7
square miles (58.9 km²)
Median Age
37.8 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 10.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80.3%
Black
10.1%
Hispanic
6.7%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.2%
Spanish
5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.9%
Veterans
7.9%
32% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.6%
20% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.2%
28% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.407
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 35,954 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,556 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 22.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.9% |
| Female | 50.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.9% |
| Veterans | 7.9% |
| Disability | 15.6% |
| Health Insurance | 93.8% |
| Uninsured | 6.2% |
| Broadband Access | 89.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.407 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |