Demographics & People — Benton City, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,559 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,000 |
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| Median Age | 29.6 |
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| Total Households | 1,300 |
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| Family Households | 783 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4687 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,247 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 8 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,321 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,562 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,503 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,229 |
| German | 914 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 631 |
| English | 298 |
| Irish | 290 |
| Dutch | 277 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 181 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 181 |
Language
| English Only | 2,257 |
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| Spanish | 710 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,008 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 212 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,411 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Benton City, Washington.
