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Quick Facts

Population 2010 Census 4,349 #95 in the state
Median Income 2010 for Households $39,235
Poverty Rate 9.0%
Median Age 40.5 years
Largest Racial or Ethnic Group White
Sources: Census 2010 SF1 & 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5 year estimates

Benton Demographics Summary

population icon With 4,349 people, Benton is the 95th most populated city in the state of Kentucky out of 525 cities. But watch out, Benton, because Greenville with 4,312 people and Scottsville with 4,226 people are right behind you.

income icon In 2010, the median household income of Benton residents was $39,235. Benton households made slightly more than Raywick households ($39,196) and Park City households ($39,135) However, 9.0% of Benton residents live in poverty.

age icon The median age for Benton residents is 40.5 years young.

race icon The largest Benton racial/ethinic groups are White (96.4%) followed by Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or more races (0.8%).

Benton Race / Ethnic Groups

Non-Hispanic Population
White 4,192
Black 16
American Indian 5
Asian 20
Pacific Islander 0
Some Other Race 1
Two or More Races 36
Hispanic 79
Source: Census 2010 SF1 Table P9 Hispanic or Latino or Not Hispanic or Latino by Race
  • White
  • Black
  • Indian
  • Asian
  • Pacific Islander
  • Some Other Race
  • Two or More Races
  • Hispanic

3 Largest Benton Race / Ethnic Groups

  • The Benton White population is 4,192 persons or 96.4%.
  • The Benton Hispanic population is 79 persons or 1.8%.
  • The Benton Two or more races population is 36 persons or 0.8%.

Note: the US Census Bureau defines race and ethnicity differently from the way most people think about race and ethnicity. In a nutshell, a person's origin (or what used to be called ethnicity) is either Hispanic or Non-Hispanic. And a person's race can be white, black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Some Other Race or Two or More Races. For more details about race and origin data, google "US Census Bureau race and origin Census 2010."


Benton Median Age

Fellas, you need to start eating your Wheaties™. Benton ladies have a higher median age.

Median Age 40.5 years
Median Age - Females 44.1 years
Median Age - Males 38.1 years
Source: Census 2010 SF1 Table P13 Median Age by Male/Female

Under 18 and Over 65 Age Breakdown

With 21.5% of the Benton population under 18, Benton has more spring chickens than a KFC ® at dinner time.

Persons Under 18 21.5%
Persons Over 65 21.4%
Everyone else 57.1
Source: Census 2010 SF1 Table P12 Male/Female by Age
  • Under 18
  • Over 65
  • Everyone else

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