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Benton, Alabama

Town in Lowndes County, Alabama · ZIP 36785

  • Lowndes County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 37 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 22Households
  • $80,000Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−12.8%
4045502000: 4720002010: 4920102020: 4120204741
Population of Benton at each census
CensusPopulation
200047
201049
202041

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Benton
Under $50k54.5%
$50k to $100k31.8%
$100k to $150k13.6%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Benton
Owner occupied
22 units
Renter occupied
0 units
Vacancy rate
0%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Benton compared with its county and state
Benton compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureBentonLowndes CountyAlabama
Population3410,0085,054,253
Median household incomeNot available$35,160$62,027
Median age61.442.739.3
Median home value$80,000$80,600$195,100
Bachelor’s degree or higher14.7%13.9%27.8%
Foreign-born residents0.0%1.0%3.8%
Owner-occupied homes100.0%77.3%69.9%
Mean commute to workNot available31.8 minutes25.4 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 01, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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