Benton, LA Demographics
A map of Benton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,083 | 52.9% |
Black | 719 | 35.1% |
Multiracial | 108 | 5.3% |
Hispanic | 93 | 4.5% |
Asian | 26 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 19 | 0.9% |
Benton, Louisiana had a population of 2,048 in 2020. It was 52.9% White, 35.1% Black, 1.3% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.3% 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 488 places in Louisiana, Benton is the 191st 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
1,083 residents of Benton identify as White, or 52.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Benton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Benton is ranked #300 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more White than neighboring Bossier City (50.8% White). Benton is less White than neighboring Belcher (78.2% White), Blanchard (76% White), Gilliam (56.9% White), and Red Chute (72.7% White).
Benton's Black Population
719 residents of Benton identify as Black, or 35.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Benton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Benton is ranked #187 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Black than neighboring Belcher (20.6% Black), Blanchard (14.8% Black), Red Chute (11.4% Black), and Bossier City (30.4% Black). Benton is less Black than neighboring Gilliam (38.2% Black).
Benton's Asian Population
26 residents of Benton identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Benton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Benton is ranked #89 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Asian than neighboring Belcher (0% Asian), Blanchard (0.7% Asian), Gilliam (0% Asian), and Red Chute (1% Asian). Benton is less Asian than neighboring Bossier City (2.4% Asian).
Benton's Hispanic Population
93 residents of Benton identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Benton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Benton is ranked #163 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Hispanic than neighboring Belcher (0.4% Hispanic), Blanchard (3.3% Hispanic), and Gilliam (2.4% Hispanic). Benton is less Hispanic than neighboring Red Chute (9.7% Hispanic), and Bossier City (10.7% Hispanic).
Benton's Native American/Other Population
19 residents of Benton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Benton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Benton is ranked #156 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belcher (0.4% Native American/Other), Gilliam (0% Native American/Other), and Red Chute (0.8% Native American/Other). Benton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blanchard (1% Native American/Other).
Benton's Multiracial Population
108 residents of Benton identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Benton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Benton is ranked #63 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Benton is more Multiracial than neighboring Belcher (0.4% Multiracial), Blanchard (4.2% Multiracial), Gilliam (2.4% Multiracial), Red Chute (4.5% Multiracial), and Bossier City (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.