Benton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
832
Population
1,300/sq mi density
$82,679
Median Income
$39,517 per capita
$256,900
Home Value
$201,939 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$82,679 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$256,900 home value, $771/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
832
Census 2023
Population Density
1,300
per square mile
Land Area
0.5
square miles (1.4 km²)
Median Age
46.7 yrs
20% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
56.4%
Male
43.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.7%
Black
5%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.2%
Spanish
3.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.3%
Veterans
11.9%
98% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.9%
1% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.9%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.1%
41% below US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 832 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,300 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 56.4% |
| Female | 43.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Language
| English Only | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.3% |
| Veterans | 11.9% |
| Disability | 12.9% |
| Health Insurance | 94.9% |
| Uninsured | 5.1% |
| Broadband Access | 91.5% |