Benton
Town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Benton is a town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, with 2,048 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 207 ft (63 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Belcher, 7.1 miles NW.
- 2,048residents (2020 Census)
- 207 ftelevation · 63 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 814 / sq mipopulation density
- 71006ZIP code
About Benton
Benton is a town in, and the parish seat of, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,048 in 2020. The town is named for 19th century U.S. Senator Thomas Hart Benton, a Democrat from Missouri and an ally of U.S. President Andrew Jackson.
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Living in Benton
- Median household income
- $58,143
- Median home value
- $201,000
- Median rent
- $873/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Benton had 2,048 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,048 |
|---|---|
| Density | 814 per sq mi (314 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benton at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bossier Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,048 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.52 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6896° N, 93.7401° W |
| ZIP code | 71006 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2206925 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benton
- Belcher7.1 mi NW
- Blanchard10.3 mi SW
- Red Chute11.1 mi SE
- Gilliam11.3 mi NW
- Bossier City12.5 mi SE
- Lakeview12.6 mi SW
- Mooringsport12.8 mi W
- Eastwood13.6 mi SE
- Oil City14.2 mi W
- Plain Dealing15.2 mi N
- Shreveport15.7 mi S
- Hosston15.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benton
What county is Benton in?
Benton is in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Benton, LA?
2,048 people lived in Benton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benton, LA?
The ZIP code of Benton is 71006.
What is the elevation of Benton?
207 feet (63 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benton?
Belcher (7.1 mi), Blanchard (10.3 mi), Red Chute (11.1 mi), Gilliam (11.3 mi), Bossier City (12.5 mi).
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