Demographics & People — Benton, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,774 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,700 |
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| Median Age | 43.2 |
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| Total Households | 2,087 |
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| Family Households | 1,145 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.1 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1595 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,282 |
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| Black or African American | 102 |
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| Asian | 97 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 197 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,736 |
| English | 993 |
| Other groups | 901 |
| American | 400 |
| Irish | 387 |
| German | 320 |
| Scottish | 237 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 204 |
| French (except Basque) | 179 |
| Dutch | 127 |
Language
| English Only | 4,491 |
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| Spanish | 57 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,635 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 443 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,983 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.4% |
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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, Kentucky.
