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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Benton County

Iowa · 25,308 residents · 716.102 sq mi
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Benton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,427. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $85,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,308
+13%since 1990
from 22,429 in 1990
1990 – 2025
35 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 31 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+7%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K23K25K26K27K1990201020202024Benton County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,427
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,959 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,891
+66%since 1990
from $11,373 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,800
+72%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
79.4%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
20.6% rent
2.0
+39%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(22,304)
Black0%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(46)
Asian0.3%(75)
Diversity Score1.9%(424)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(24,894)
Black0.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(156)
Asian0.2%(42)
Diversity Score2.4%(620)
2
+29%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−43%since 1990
from 29.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton County, Iowa?

Benton County, Iowa has about 25,308 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Benton County, Iowa earns about $42,427 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton County, Iowa expensive?

In Benton County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $85,800, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Benton County, Iowa?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Benton County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton County, Iowa?

About 6.1% of people in Benton County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,879 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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