Benton, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bossier Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,408
Population
956/sq mi density
$59,744
Median Income
$31,075 per capita
$192,800
Home Value
$351,845 Zillow
$829
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,744 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$192,800 home value, $829/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,408
Census 2023
Population Density
956
per square mile
Land Area
2.0
square miles (5.1 km²)
Median Age
38.9 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 34.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 15.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
45.4%
Black
34.4%
Hispanic
4.9%
Asian
0.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.4%
Spanish
4.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.0%
Veterans
6.7%
12% above US avg (6%)
Disability
20.1%
55% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.6%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.4%
2% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.459
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,408 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 956 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 44.9% |
| Female | 55.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.4% |
| Black or African American | 34.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
Language
| English Only | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.0% |
| Veterans | 6.7% |
| Disability | 20.1% |
| Health Insurance | 91.6% |
| Uninsured | 8.4% |
| Broadband Access | 86.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.459 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |