someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.05. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 28.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $36,458, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,215. About 1.7% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over. Education Benton Community School District operates local public schools. Notable people Tim Kapucian (born 1967), Iowa State Senator from the 20th District Monte Merkel (1916–1981), American football player References External links City-Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Keystone Cities in Benton County, Iowa Cities in Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa metropolitan area 1881 establishments in Iowa