Benton, WI Demographics

A map of Benton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	903	908	85.7%	96.0%
Hispanic	67	12	6.4%	1.3%
Multiracial	46	23	4.4%	2.4%
Native American/Other	38	2	3.6%	0.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Benton, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,054, a large increase from the 946 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.7% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Benton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Benton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Benton, that probability was 7.8% in 2020 and 25.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Benton is ranked the 390th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Benton was ranked the 400th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Benton's White Population

903 residents of Benton, or 85.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Benton is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Benton ranks 78th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Benton's population has decreased from 96.0% to 85.7%.

Benton is less White than neighboring Cuba City (95.8% White), Hazel Green (96.8% White), Shullsburg (90.6% White), Galena (91.9% White), and Scales Mound (93.7% White).

Benton's Black Population

0 residents of Benton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Benton is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Benton ranks 606th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benton's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Benton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Benton is less Black than neighboring Galena (0.7% Black).

Benton's Asian Population

0 residents of Benton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Benton is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Benton ranks 577th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Benton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Benton is less Asian than neighboring Galena (2% Asian).

Benton's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Benton, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Benton is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Benton ranks 672nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 458.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Benton's population has increased from 1.3% to 6.4%.

Benton is more Hispanic than neighboring Cuba City (1.5% Hispanic), Hazel Green (0.2% Hispanic), Galena (2.7% Hispanic), and Scales Mound (3.5% Hispanic). Benton is less Hispanic than neighboring Shullsburg (9% Hispanic).

Benton's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Benton, or 3.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Benton is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Benton ranks 650th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1800.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Benton's population has increased from 0.2% to 3.6%.

Benton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cuba City (0% Native American/Other), Hazel Green (0% Native American/Other), Shullsburg (0.4% Native American/Other), Galena (0% Native American/Other), and Scales Mound (1.1% Native American/Other).

Benton's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Benton, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Benton is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Benton ranks 572nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Benton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Benton's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.4%.

Benton is more Multiracial than neighboring Cuba City (2.7% Multiracial), Hazel Green (2.9% Multiracial), Shullsburg (0% Multiracial), Galena (2.7% Multiracial), and Scales Mound (1.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.