Benton, Louisiana facts for kids
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Benton, Louisiana
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Location of Benton in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Bossier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2) |
| • Land | 2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
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| • Total | 2,048 |
| • Rank | BO: 3rd |
| • Density | 813.99/sq mi (314.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
71006
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-06925 |
Benton is a town in Louisiana, located in Bossier Parish. It is the main city, also called the parish seat, for Bossier Parish. In 2020, about 2,048 people lived in Benton. The town is named after Thomas Hart Benton. He was an important U.S. Senator from Missouri in the 1800s. He was also a friend of U.S. President Andrew Jackson.
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A Look at Benton's Past
On April 3, 1999, a very strong tornado hit parts of Benton. This powerful storm caused a lot of damage. Sadly, six people lost their lives, and 90 others were injured. Many homes and a mobile home park were destroyed. Areas like Haymeadow Trailer Park and Palmetto Park were badly affected. The population around Cypress Lake grew a lot between 2004 and 2008.
Where is Benton, Louisiana located?
Benton is located in Louisiana. Its exact spot is 32.694607 degrees North and 93.740595 degrees West. The town covers about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers) of land. This means it is a fairly small town in terms of its size.
Who lives in Benton, Louisiana?
Demographics means facts about the people who live in a place. These tables show how Benton's population has changed over time. They also show the different groups of people living in Benton as of 2020.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 402 | — | |
| 1940 | 519 | 29.1% | |
| 1950 | 741 | 42.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,336 | 80.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,493 | 11.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,864 | 24.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,047 | 9.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,035 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,948 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,048 | 5.1% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,083 | 52.88% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 719 | 35.11% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.27% |
| Other/Mixed | 116 | 5.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93 | 4.54% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,048 people living in Benton. There were 850 households and 516 families.
Education in Benton
Benton is part of the Bossier Parish School District. Most students in Benton go to Benton Elementary School. A small number of students go to Kingston Elementary School. All students in Benton attend Benton Intermediate School, Benton Middle School, and Benton High School. For higher education, Bossier Parish has Bossier Parish Community College and Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College.
Famous People from Benton
Many notable people have connections to Benton. Here are a few:
- Robert E. "Bob" Barton was a state representative for Bossier Parish. He served from 1996 to 2000.
- Walter O. Bigby was a state representative and a judge. He graduated from Benton High School.
- Billy Bretherton is an Entomologist, which means he studies insects. He was featured on a TV show called Billy the Exterminator.
- Jesse C. Deen was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Benton. He served from 1972 to 1988.
- Larry Deen was the sheriff of Bossier Parish. He served from 1988 to 2012.
- Mike Johnson is a lawyer from Benton. He became the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives in 2023. He is a Republican member of the U.S. Congress.
- Henry Warren Ogden was a planter in Benton. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives and also the Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
- Ford E. Stinson was born in Benton. He was a former state representative.
- Jeff R. Thompson was a state representative for Bossier Parish from 2012 to 2014. He is now a judge in Benton.
See also
In Spanish: Benton (Luisiana) para niños
