Benton, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Benton, Alabama had a total population of 32, the 585th largest town in Alabama, with a median household income of $46,750, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x.
Benton Quick Facts
How Benton Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29 | 32 | No clear change (+10.3%) |
| Median household income | $124,865 | $46,750 | -62.6% |
| Median home value¹ | $148,670 | $95,000 | No clear change (-36.1%) |
How Benton Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 81.3%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 0.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 34.4%
- HS Diploma: 37.5%
- Some College: 9.4%
- Associate's: 0.0%
- Bachelor's: 12.5%
- Graduate+: 6.3%
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Other Cities in Lowndes County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Deposit | 1,525 | $21,563 | 47.7% | $78,000 |
| White Hall | 875 | $34,375 | 33.8% | N/A |
| Mosses | 836 | $26,568 | 51.3% | $66,500 |
| Hayneville | 716 | $37,723 | 37.8% | $103,500 |
| Gordonville | 275 | $41,528 | 36.7% | $68,100 |
| Lowndesboro | 70 | N/A | 0.0% | $196,900 |
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A note before these figures: with a population of 32, Benton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Benton is a small community located in Alabama, within Lowndes County. The total population is 32. It ranks as the 585th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Benton is 63.3 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. 31.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Benton is $46,750. This is 27% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Benton. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Benton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $95,000. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Benton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Benton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population.
Education
18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 65.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Benton, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Benton, Alabama?
Benton, Alabama has a population of 32 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Benton, AL?
The median household income in Benton is $46,750, which is 42% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Benton, AL?
The ACS sample for Benton recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Benton, Alabama?
Benton's population is 81.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Benton, AL?
The median home value in Benton is $95,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.0x.
How educated is Benton, Alabama?
18.8% of adults (25+) in Benton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.