BentonLouisiana
Benton is a town in, and the parish seat of, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,048 in 2020.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Benton
Set in the northwestern part of Louisiana, Benton is a small town counting 2,099 people who proudly call it home.
Benton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 833 residents per square mile.
What Makes Benton Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Benton — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Benton
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Benton
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🏫 Schools in Benton
- Benton Elementary School
- Benton High School
- Benton Intermediate School
- Benton Middle School
- Kingston Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.