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Benton, AR

Founded 1833Saline CountyElev. 124 m
Population
35,954
Median home
$199,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Benton

Benton is a city in Arkansas with about 35,954 residents. Benton was founded in 1833 and sits in Saline County. The median age is 37.8 and the median household income is $69,638. Homes carry a median value of $199,400, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.8%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
35,954
Median age
37.8
Median household income
$69,638
Per-capita income
$38,002
Poverty rate
10.1%
High-school grad or higher
93.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
23.7 min
Work from home
7.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.8%
Hispanic or Latino6.7%
Black9.6%
Asian1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.5%
Sales & office27.1%
Service13.1%
Production, transportation & material moving12%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$199,400
Median gross rent
$1,003/mo
Owner-occupied
65.1%
Median year built
1995
Households
14,765
Avg. household size
2.41

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Benton has 14 public schools — 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading48%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BENTON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 10–12
HARMONY GROVE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 10–12
UA-PTC TECHNICAL CENTERHighGrades 9–12
BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–7
HARMONY GROVE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddleGrades 7–9
HARMONY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 4–6
ANGIE GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
HURRICANE CREEK ELEMENTARYElementary
PERRIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
RINGGOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–4
SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
WESTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–3
BENTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLGrades 8–9

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% above national
Benton458
Arkansas630
United States386
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime31% above national
Benton2,564
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Benton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Benton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Saline County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Benton is in Saline County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Benton was founded in 1833 and sits in Saline County. Elevation ~124 m.

Map of Benton
Benton, AR
Where Benton is
Little RockFayettevilleFort SmithSpringdaleJonesboroRogersBenton
Historic places

16 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Benton County National BankSaline County CourthouseShoppach HouseWalton, Dr. James Wyatt, HouseGann BuildingClary, J. W. and Ann Lowe, HouseGarfield Elementary SchoolRoyal Theatre
Notable people from Benton
Carl ScarboroughCliff LeeArthur TuckWes GardnerJimmy ZinnJudd DeereCliff DugganGinger ShinaultLanny MeyersChris Richey
People searches in Benton
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Nearby cities
Bryant (5 mi)Little Rock (16 mi)Malvern (20 mi)Maumelle (21 mi)North Little Rock (24 mi)Hot Springs (28 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Benton, AR (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Benton, Arkansas.

Patricia Ann Smith, 71
Benton · 72015
AKA Patricia Gloriosa, Patricia A Smith
Paul Gregory Jones, 70
Benton · 72019
AKA Paul G Jones
Almond Chuckie Lewis, 62
Benton · 72015
AKA Almond G Lewis, Chuckie Lewis
Jason Lee Browning, 43
Benton · 72019
AKA Jason Browning
Brian Lynn Walker, 54
Benton · 72019
AKA Brian Lynn Walker
Brian C Thompson, 40
Benton · 72015
Brian Christopher Thompson, 40
Benton · 72015
AKA Brian Thompson, Brian C Thompson
Daniel Wade Moore, 50
Benton · 72019
AKA Daniel Moore
Daniel D Moore, 49
Benton · 72015
AKA Daniel Dewayne Moore, Daniel Moore
James Leroy Brown, 40
Benton · 72015

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Benton — frequently asked

What is the population of Benton, Arkansas?
Benton has a population of about 35,954, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Benton?
The median home value in Benton is $199,400, and the median gross rent is $1,003/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Benton safe? What is the crime rate?
Benton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 458 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Benton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Saline County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, hail.
How many schools are in Benton?
Benton has 14 public schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Benton?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Benton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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