Demographics & People — Benton, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,349 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,200 |
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| Median Age | 38.8 |
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| Total Households | 540 |
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| Family Households | 313 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0665 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,237 |
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| Black or African American | 41 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 625 |
| Irish | 318 |
| Other groups | 263 |
| German | 199 |
| English | 172 |
| American | 168 |
| European | 41 |
| French (except Basque) | 27 |
| Scottish | 24 |
| Dutch | 22 |
Language
| English Only | 1,245 |
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| Spanish | 6 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,261 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 99 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,252 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Benton, Tennessee.
