Benton, KS Employment

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42%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
43%
Household income NAT. AVG.
49%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$42,307$28,478$29,829
Median household income$79,250$53,571$55,322
Median income owner occupied$88,917$67,823$70,586
Median income renter occupied$47,750$32,780$35,192
Median earnings male$58,000$36,604$36,919
Median earnings female$40,938$24,737$26,250
Unemployment rate2.4%3.5%4.7%
Poverty level3.3%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Benton is 42% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Benton is 43% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Benton is 49% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Benton is 78% lower than the national average

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      $52,828 $79,250 $158,500
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      $35,710 $53,571 $107,142
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Benton median earnings by income bracket

      Benton employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry17.1%17.1%
      Manufacturing sector33.9%33.9%
      Financial & insurance services1.6%1.6%
      Wholesale & retail services14.3%14.3%
      Public administration2.4%2.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.0%4.0%
      Education, health & social services12.7%12.7%
      Other13.9%13.9%

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      Rose Hill, KS4,086$81,04646.5%
      Benton, KS898$79,25043.3%

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      Benton, KS898$79,25043.3%
      Source: The Benton, KS employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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