Benton, MOPublished Date: December 23, 2024Benton is located in Scott County, Missouri and has a population of 783. The poverty rate in Benton is 1.9% 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 3.8% while the Scott County unemployment rate is 2.9%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 56.7% |
| Female | | 43.3% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | 47.5 |
| Scott | | 39.4 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | $82,656 |
| Scott | | $54,621 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | $250,280 |
| Scott | | $131,444 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | $622 |
| Scott | | $798 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Benton | | 1.9% |
| Scott | | 15.6% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 88.4%
▩ Black or African American 6.1%
▩ Asian 1.5%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 2%
▩ Hispanic 2.7%
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