Benton is a very small town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 2,099 people and five associated neighborhoods, Benton is the 171st largest community in Louisiana.

As is often the case in a small town, Benton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The percentage of adults in Benton who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 20.00% of the adults in Benton have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Benton in 2022 was $27,305, which is middle income relative to Louisiana, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $109,220 for a family of four. However, Benton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Benton is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Benton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Benton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Benton include English, Irish, German, Italian, and French.

The most common language spoken in Benton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.