 In 2010 Benton Park West's racial makeup was 59.6% Black, 28.0% White, 1.9% Asian, 5.1% Two or More Races, and 5.2% Some Other Race.10.5% of the neighborhood's population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.Benton Park West is home to many local art galleries and locally made stores, most of which are located on Cherokee Street.