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Benton County

Arkansas · 284,333 residents · 847.733 sq mi
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Benton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,556. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,900. Households here earn about 45% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
284,333
+85%since 2000
from 153,406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
335 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
77K139K201K262K324K1990201020202024Benton County
2024304K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,556
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,597
+89%since 2000
from $19,377 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(133,094)
Black0.4%(558)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(13,469)
Asian1.1%(1,644)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.9%(36,674)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(191,761)
Black1.6%(4,523)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(50,540)
Asian4.8%(13,602)
Other7.5%(21,464)
Diversity Score62.1%(176,537)
Segregation Score34.5%(98,058)
Diversity Score
62
+160%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton County, Arkansas?

Benton County, Arkansas has about 284,333 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Benton County, Arkansas earns about $71,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton County, Arkansas expensive?

In Benton County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $192,900, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Benton County, Arkansas?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Benton County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton County, Arkansas?

About 8.6% of people in Benton County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 186,834 residents, a change of about 192 percent over that period.

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