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Bentonville

Arkansas · 54,164 residents · 35.441 sq mi
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Bentonville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,340. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 34,434 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $258,300. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 70% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,164
+175%since 2000
from 19,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,528 / sq mi
+175%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.2
+5%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K21K35K49K63K1990201020202024Bentonville
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,340
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,936 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,951
+111%since 2000
from $20,831 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,300
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
49.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+34%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(17,346)
Black0.8%(165)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,198)
Asian2.4%(470)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.2%(4,376)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(34,687)
Black3.1%(1,653)
Hispanic / Latino10%(5,434)
Asian15.6%(8,427)
Other6.8%(3,697)
Diversity Score68.2%(36,937)
Diversity Score
68
+207%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bentonville, Arkansas?

Bentonville, Arkansas has about 54,164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bentonville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Bentonville, Arkansas earns about $84,340 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bentonville, Arkansas expensive?

In Bentonville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $258,300, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in Bentonville, Arkansas?

About 51.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bentonville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bentonville, Arkansas?

About 7.1% of people in Bentonville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bentonville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bentonville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,879 residents, a change of about 380 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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