Benton, AR Profile
Benton, AR, population 29,884, is located
in Arkansas's Saline county,
about 21.1 miles from Little Rock and 149.6 miles from Memphis.
Through the 90's Benton's population has grown by about 21%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Benton has grown by about 17%. Since 2005 Benton's population has grown by about 16%.
Benton's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Arkansas's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Benton tend to be about the same as Arkansas's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 93% |
| African American | 4% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 22,902 | N/A |
| 2001 | 23,355 | 1.98% |
| 2002 | 23,728 | 1.60% |
| 2003 | 23,989 | 1.10% |
| 2004 | 24,867 | 3.66% |
| 2005 | 25,687 | 3.30% |
| 2006 | 26,797 | 4.32% |
| 2007 | 28,080 | 4.79% |
| 2008 | 28,969 | 3.17% |
| 2009 | 29,884 | 3.16% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $41,503 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 326 |
| 2002 | 455 |
| 2003 | 449 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | 425 |
| 2006 | 316 |
| 2007 | 483 |
| 2008 | 333 |
| 2009 | 284 |
| 2010 | 472 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 6 | 10 | 56 |
| 2002 |
1 | 8 | 13 | 79 |
| 2003 |
1 | 5 | 8 | 91 |
| 2004 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2005 |
4 | 8 | 23 | 71 |
| 2006 |
0 | 10 | 9 | 63 |
| 2007 |
0 | 14 | 29 | 91 |
| 2008 |
1 | 6 | 18 | 72 |
| 2009 |
0 | 11 | 15 | 60 |
| 2010 |
1 | 8 | 32 | 104 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 7,920 |
| 2002 | 6,593 |
| 2003 | 6,424 |
| 2004 | N/A |
| 2005 | 6,550 |
| 2006 | 6,220 |
| 2007 | 5,400 |
| 2008 | 4,880 |
| 2009 | 4,215 |
| 2010 | 4,428 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
610 |
1,076 |
61 |
| 2002 |
376 |
1,027 |
61 |
| 2003 |
395 |
1,019 |
90 |
| 2004 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2005 |
282 |
1,272 |
79 |
| 2006 |
258 |
1264 |
93 |
| 2007 |
348 |
1080 |
71 |
| 2008 |
358 |
988 |
75 |
| 2009 |
212 |
988 |
76 |
| 2010 |
260 |
1036 |
63 |
Location
| Elevation | 416 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 15.7 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
