Benton: Economy & Jobs
Households in Benton earn a median $105,393 (1.5× higher than Elkhart County median $68,561; 1.4× higher than Indiana median $73,612), with homes at a median value of $146,000.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $105,393 — above the Indiana median ($73,612). Poverty rate 6.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $105,393 (vs Indiana $73,612) |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.3% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% (vs Indiana 4.5%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 93.4% |
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| Pct Public Transit | 6.6% |