Unified School District · AR
Benton School District
Benton School District is a unified school district in Arkansas with a community population of 32,262. The median household income is $71,099 and the median age is 38.8.
32,262
Population
307
People / sq mi
$71,099
Median Income
38.8
Median Age
Benton School District covers 105 sq mi of land at 307.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,099
Median Household Income
$37,079
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$197,000
Median Home Value
$1,050
Median Rent
66.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.3%
High School+
27.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Benton School District serves a community with a population of 32,262 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arkansas.
The median household income in Benton School District is $71,099, with a per capita income of $37,079. The poverty rate is 6.8%.
Benton School District is 84.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Benton School District, 94.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Benton School District is $197,000, with a median rent of $1,050. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.
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Data for Benton School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0502960).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.