Benton, KYPublished Date: December 23, 2024Benton is located in Marshall County, Kentucky and has a population of 4,753. The poverty rate in Benton is 11% and is lower than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Benton is 1.8% while the Marshall County unemployment rate is 3%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 46.3% |
| Female | | 53.7% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | 44 |
| Marshall | | 44.6 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | $61,443 |
| Marshall | | $64,597 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | $159,292 |
| Marshall | | $161,585 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | $774 |
| Marshall | | $742 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | 11% |
| Marshall | | 12.1% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 91.3%
▩ Black or African American 2%
▩ Asian 1.1%
▩ Native 1.4%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0.6%
▩ Hispanic 4.3%
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