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Benton, LA
Town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Population
2,548
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,013
ZIP codes
0
Benton and its ZIP codes
Benton at a glance
- Benton is about 9.5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,143, 4% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,000 (7% below Louisiana) and median rent is $873 a month.
Local data for Benton, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,143
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$201,000
Median rent
$873/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (249), Irish Americans (147), German Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bossier Parish. PPP loans are for Benton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,633
45,299 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.06B
FY 2026, $8,201 per person
How people get to work
Benton, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.7%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
987
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,142
9.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
54.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Benton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelcherVillage | 7.2 mi | 1.6 |
| BlanchardTown | 9.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Red ChuteCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.2 |
| GilliamVillage | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| MooringsportTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Bossier CityCity | 13 mi | 44.4 |
| EastwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| Oil CityTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Plain DealingTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| ShreveportCity | 16 mi | 108.2 |
| HosstonVillage | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| HaughtonTown | 18 mi | 5.7 |
| VivianTown | 19 mi | 5.5 |
| Cotton ValleyTown | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| GreenwoodTown | 22 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benton, LA in?
- Benton is in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Benton, LA?
- About 2,548 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benton?
- Nearby places include Belcher (7.2 mi), Blanchard (9.4 mi), Red Chute (10 mi), Gilliam (12 mi), Lakeview (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023