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Benton City, Washington, in Benton county, is 17 miles W of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 161 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The people of the city are in the Richland - Kennewick - Pasco metropolitan area. Benton City has a population of 2,624.
In Benton City, about 57% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Benton City, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Benton City.
In 2000, Benton City had a median family income of $43,036. Home offices are common in Benton City.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Benton City residents, with $1,200. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Benton City, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.
In Benton City, 91% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Benton City; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.
Comparing Benton City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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