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71006 is the zip code for

Benton, LA

Also in this location:
Bossier City, LA

Total population
12,158
Housing units
5,011
Land area
(sq. miles)
204.88
Density
(people per sq. mile)
59.34
Water area
(sq. miles)
8.25

Demographic data for zip code 71006

Gender:

Male
6,010
Female
6,148
Median age
Male
40.10
Female
41.00
Gender

Households:

Total households
4,616
Family households
3,578
Nonfamily households
1,038
Average household size
2.63
Average family size
2.99
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
5,011
Occupied housing units
4,616
Owner-occupied
3,974
Renter-occupied
642
Vacant housing units
395
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
768
5 to 9 years
829
10 to 14 years
857
15 to 19 years
841
20 to 24 years
552
25 to 34 years
1,323
35 to 44 years
1,642
45 to 54 years
1,939
55 to 59 years
923
60 to 64 years
855
65 to 74 years
1,051
75 to 84 years
472
85 years and over
106
Median age
40.50
Age

Race:

White
9,859
Hispanic or Latino
360
Black or African American
1,669
Asian
57
American Indian & Alaska Native
90
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
6
Other (One Race)
7
Two or More Races
110
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 71006

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
9,124
Civilian labor force
5,655
Employed
5,263
Unemployed
392
Armed Forces
41
Not in labor force
3,428
Percent Unemployed
6.9%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
5,235
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
4,453
Carpooled
490
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
27
Other means
33
Worked at home
232
Mean travel time
27.3 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,263
Management / business / science / arts
1,833
Service
642
Sales / office
1,392
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
810
Production / transportation / material moving
586
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,263
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
236
Construction
515
Manufacturing
358
Wholesale trade
259
Retail trade
681
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
291
Information
90
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
330
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
417
Educational services / health care / social assistance
1,251
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
296
Public administration
263
Other services
276
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
5,263
Private wage & salary workers
3,926
Government workers
991
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
296
Unpaid family workers
50
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
4,297
Less than $10,000
400
$10,000 to $14,999
186
$15,000 to $24,999
312
$25,000 to $34,999
257
$35,000 to $49,999
423
$50,000 to $74,999
762
$75,000 to $99,999
893
$100,000 to $149,999
637
$150,000 to $199,999
250
$200,000 or more
177
Median household income
$66,004
Mean household income
$78,621
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
10.3%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 71006

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Benton Elementary School
562 Highway 162
(318) 549-517084823516.1
Benton High School
6136 Highway 3
(318) 549-524068613116.1
Benton Middle School
6140 Highway 3
(318) 549-531068317517.4

Public libraries around Benton, LA

NameAddress
Bienville Parish Library
2768 Maple Street
Arcadia, LA 71001

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 71006

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Christus Coushatta Health Care
1635 Marvel Street
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-200049
De Soto Regional Hlth System
207 Jefferson Street
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-310149
Homer Memorial Hospital
620 East College Street
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-202460
Minden Medical Center
1 Medical Plaza
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2321124
North Caddo Medical Center1000 South Spruce Street
Vivian, LA 71082
(318) 375-323525
Springhill Medical Center2001 Doctors Drive
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-100086
Mt Carmel Behavioral System1160 Raymond Boulevard
Newark, NJ 7102
(973) 596-410020

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 71006

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Mac's Barbeque594 Highway 162
Benton, LA 71006
Barbecue318-965-4270
Pizza Pro6602 Highway 3
Benton, LA 71006
Fast Food, Pizza318-965-4243

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