Demographics & People — Benton, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 832 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
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| Median Age | 45.9 |
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| Total Households | 341 |
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| Family Households | 246 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1705 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 738 |
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| Black or African American | 42 |
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| Asian | 15 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 273 |
| German | 209 |
| Other groups | 134 |
| Irish | 81 |
| English | 48 |
| American | 44 |
| Scottish | 35 |
| Dutch | 26 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 16 |
Language
| English Only | 792 |
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| Spanish | 11 |
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| Population 5+ | 815 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 87 |
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| Population 18+ | 671 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Benton, Missouri.
