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Discover Benton, LA Real Estate & Neighborhood Living

Welcome to the hunting and fisherman’s paradise, Benton.

Welcome to Benton

Benton, Louisiana is a picturesque and welcoming town just north of Shreveport & Bossier City, offering a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, quality schools, and growing local amenities, Benton provides an ideal setting for families and businesses seeking a safe, vibrant, and family-focused environment. Known as the hunting and fishing man’s paradise of the area with great wildlife and lake opportunities such as Cypress Black Bayou Lake.
 
 
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Property Listings

  • Two-story brick house with cream columns and a balcony across the front. For Sale

    $995,000

    1530 Bellevue Road, Haughton, LA 71037

    • 7 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 5,909 Sq.Ft.
  • 528 Dudley Drive Pending

    $339,500

    528 Dudley Drive, Shreveport, LA 71104

    • 5 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 3,157 Sq.Ft.
  • Gray two-story home with a covered carport, gravel driveway, and mature trees. For Sale

    $320,000

    3541 N Market Street, Shreveport, LA 71107

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,860 Sq.Ft.
  • 2408 Tilman Circle For Sale

    $235,000

    2408 Tilman Circle, Bossier City, LA 71111

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,941 Sq.Ft.
  • Vacant yard with a broad concrete slab beneath mature trees. For Sale

    $29,000

    1137 Patricia Drive, Bossier City, LA 71112

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Overview for Benton, LA

15,341 people live in Benton, where the median age is 41.8 and the average individual income is $43,932. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

15,341

Total Population

41.8 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,932

Average individual Income

Around Benton, LA

There's plenty to do around Benton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Old School Outdoors, and Cypress Black Bayou.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 0.29 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 3.98 miles 11 reviews 3.6/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Benton, LA

Population Households Employment

Benton has 5,592 households, with an average household size of 2.74. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Benton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 15,341 people call Benton home. The population density is 75 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

15,341

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.8 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,592

Total Households

2.74

Average Household Size

$43,932

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Benton, LA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Benton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Category
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  • Red brick house with arched windows, framed by golden autumn foliage.

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