Benton, LA is a small city located in the northeast part of the state. With a population of 2,470 and a population density of 968 people per square mile, it's not the biggest or busiest city in Louisiana. Despite its size, Benton has plenty to offer it's small but vibrant community.
Local businesses in Benton include convenience stores, hardware stores, restaurants, cafes and more. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting at nearby parks and lakes, hiking along nature trails around the area, or canoeing down Caddo Lake. Other organizations like the local Lions Club and Rotary Club help serve and support the area's residents with various projects and initiatives. Local sporting events include youth soccer tournaments held at nearby fields and basketball games put on by local high schools.
No matter what you're looking for there's something for everyone in Benton!
The population in Benton is 2,470. There are 1,143 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Benton is 34, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Benton is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Benton
- 51.5% are married
- 17.9% are divorced
- 28.5% are married with children
- 26.3% have children, but are single
Race in Benton
- 44.7% are White
- 51.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander