Benton, KY Demographics
A map of Benton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,380 | 92.1% |
Multiracial | 175 | 3.7% |
Hispanic | 104 | 2.2% |
Asian | 48 | 1.0% |
Black | 41 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 8 | 0.2% |
Benton, Kentucky had a population of 4,756 in 2020. It was 92.1% White, 0.9% Black, 1.0% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Benton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Benton is the 91st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Benton's White Population
4,380 residents of Benton identify as White, or 92.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Benton slightly larger than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Benton is ranked #223 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more White than neighboring Dexter (84.8% White), and Gilbertsville (90.1% White). Benton is less White than neighboring Hardin (94.7% White), Symsonia (92.9% White), and Calvert City (94.4% White).
Benton's Black Population
41 residents of Benton identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Benton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Benton is ranked #337 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Black than neighboring Hardin (0.5% Black), Symsonia (0.8% Black), Calvert City (0.3% Black), and Gilbertsville (0% Black). Benton is less Black than neighboring Dexter (2.3% Black).
Benton's Asian Population
48 residents of Benton identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Benton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Benton is ranked #142 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Asian than neighboring Hardin (0% Asian), Dexter (0% Asian), Symsonia (0.2% Asian), Calvert City (0.7% Asian), and Gilbertsville (0% Asian).
Benton's Hispanic Population
104 residents of Benton identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Benton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Benton is ranked #280 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hardin (2.1% Hispanic), Symsonia (1.4% Hispanic), and Calvert City (1.5% Hispanic). Benton is less Hispanic than neighboring Dexter (3.5% Hispanic), and Gilbertsville (3.6% Hispanic).
Benton's Native American/Other Population
8 residents of Benton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Benton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Benton is ranked #364 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hardin (0% Native American/Other), and Calvert City (0.1% Native American/Other). Benton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dexter (0.8% Native American/Other), Symsonia (0.5% Native American/Other), and Gilbertsville (1.2% Native American/Other).
Benton's Multiracial Population
175 residents of Benton identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Benton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Benton is ranked #278 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Multiracial than neighboring Hardin (2.8% Multiracial), and Calvert City (3.1% Multiracial). Benton is less Multiracial than neighboring Dexter (8.6% Multiracial), Symsonia (4.2% Multiracial), and Gilbertsville (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.