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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.
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.
In 2000, Benton had a median family income of $31,953.
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.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Benton that were owner-occupied was 67%.
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.
Comparing Benton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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