Benton, LA

Benton, Louisiana

Benton, Louisiana, in Bossier county, is 11 miles N of Shreveport, Louisiana (center to center) and 178 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The town is in the Shreveport - Bossier City area. There are 2,035 residents in Benton.

The People and Families of Benton

In Benton, about 43% of adults are married. People in Benton are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 45% of Benton is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Benton had a median family income of $31,953.

Political Inclinations

Benton folks tended to give their money ($1,830) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Benton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Benton that were owner-occupied was 67%.

Commuting

In Benton, 96% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the town, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

Benton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Benton, LA

Comparing Benton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Benton Almanac

Benton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Benton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Benton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Benton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Benton High Schools (2004)

BENTON HIGH SCHOOL
6136 HIGHWAY 3
318-549-5240
Serves 638 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Benton Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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