Benton, LAPublished Date: November 21, 2024Benton is located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana and has a population of 2,386. The poverty rate in Benton is 16.2% and is higher 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 2% while the Bossier Parish unemployment rate is 5.6%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 46.1% |
| Female | | 53.9% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | 38.5 |
| Bossier | | 36 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | $70,471 |
| Bossier | | $64,598 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | $181,473 |
| Bossier | | $204,165 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | $780 |
| Bossier | | $1,101 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | 16.2% |
| Bossier | | 16.7% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 49.5%
▩ Black or African American 29.1%
▩ Asian 0.3%
▩ Native 8%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 3.9%
▩ Hispanic 6.8%
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