Benton is a city in Arkansas state in USA with a population of 36360 residents.. The poverty rate of Benton is 8.1%, which is 42% lower than national average. The typical household in Benton earns $59994 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 41.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Benton, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Benton remained 3.7%, which is 21% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Benton, only 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Benton is 93, which is 7% lower than national average. Median home value in Benton is $148700 , which is 35% lower than national average. While median income in Benton remained $59994, which is 11% lower than national average.