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Benton (WI) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Benton, Wisconsin

StateWisconsin
Land Area (mi²)0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,118/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.32% (-3)
Growth Since 202010.33% (88)
Rank in State394th
Rank in Country15270th

The population of Benton, WI in 2022 is estimated to be 940. This is a decrease of -0.32% (-3 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Benton by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Benton by Age

Benton Population Pyramid 2022
Benton Median Age
42.3
Total
37.4
Male
47.5
Female
Benton Sex Ratio
50.47%
430
Male
49.53%
422
Female
Benton Age Dependency Ratio
44.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
44.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Benton Adults
650
Adults
(200 of whom are seniors) in Benton.

Population of Benton by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Benton

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 11.74%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 7.21%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 16.35%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Benton

While the overall poverty rate of Benton is 11.74%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (16.35%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (7.21%).

Poverty Rate of Benton by Employment Status and Sex

10.68%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
3.7%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Benton by Education

5.66%
Less Than 9th Grade
13.57%
High School
9.05%
Some College
1.69%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Benton

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Benton

The most common language spoken in Benton is English, with 99.12% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0.5% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Benton by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Benton, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Benton by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree619.95%
Bachelors Degree579.3%
Associates Degree7311.91%
Some College17027.73%
High School Graduate19932.46%
9th to 12th Grade518.32%
Less Than 9th Grade20.33%

Earnings Statistics of Benton by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$40,592

Average Earnings

$47,143

Average Male

$34,792

Average Female