Benton, Louisiana Real Estate & Homes for Sale
About Benton
Benton is not just pastures, woods and neighborhoods. Love the water? This community has Cypress Lake and Black Bayou for your fishing, boating and water sports fun. Just north of Bossier City, Benton offers lake living, beautiful countryside neighborhoods, and outdoor fun at your fingertips. You’ll also find local shops, fitness centers and grocery stores for your convenience.
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Bossier County
Demographic Information
Fips
Fips Code 22015
Population
2020 to 2021 Change up 0.3%
2010 Count 116,979
2021 Estimate 129,144
2010 Estimate 117,036
Age Distribution (Years Old)
0 to 4 6.7%
5 to 17 24.7%
18 to 64 54.0%
65 and Older 14.6%
Gender
Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%
Computer and Internet use
Households with a computer 92.3%
Households with a broadband Internet subscription 70.0%
Language
English is Second Language, Age 5+ 5.8%
English is First Language, Age 5+ 94.2%
Veterans
Veterans 10,919
Income
People in Poverty 17.8%
Housing
Total Housing Units 57,540
Households 49,600
Average Household Size 2.50
Owner-Occupied 63.7%
Multi-Family 17.7%
Owner-Occupied Median Value $176,700
Median selected monthly owner costs -with a mortgage $1,321
Median selected monthly owner costs -without a mortgage $383
Median gross rent $989
Building Permits
New Private Housing Issued 2020 785
Years at Residence
1 Year or More 87.7%
Less Than 1 Year 12.3%
Business and Employment
Private non-farm Establishments 2,540
Private non-farm Employment 36,243
Private non-farm Employment Growth down 1.2%
Nonemployer Establishments 9,017
Number of Firms 9,558
Business Production
Value of Shipments $911,777,000
Wholesale Trade $941,902,000
Retail Trade $1,923,345,000
Retail Sales Per Capita $15,740
Accommodation and Food Services $666,991,000
Bossier County
Residential Market Trend Graphs
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