Benton, MO Profile
Benton, MO, population 729, is located
in Missouri's Scott county,
about 111.3 miles from St Louis and 125.7 miles from Evansville.
Through the 90's Benton's population has grown by about 27%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Benton has stayed about the same.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 98% |
| African American | 2% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 0% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 36.40 |
| Males | 34.00 |
| Females | 38.90 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 12.00% | | Under 20: | 14.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 16.00% | | 20 to 40: | 13.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 13.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 732 | N/A |
| 2001 | 728 | -0.55% |
| 2002 | 727 | -0.14% |
| 2003 | 726 | -0.14% |
| 2004 | 724 | -0.28% |
| 2005 | 729 | 0.69% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $33,365 |
Location
| Elevation | 440 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 0.4 Square Miles |
