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Benton County

Missouri · 19,056 residents · 704.033 sq mi
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Benton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,305. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,500. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,056
+11%since 2000
from 17,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.5
+11%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024Benton County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,305
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,646 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,955
+29%since 2000
from $15,457 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
40.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(16,709)
Black0.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(153)
Asian0.1%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(498)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(18,311)
Black0.3%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(291)
Asian0.3%(53)
Other2.1%(391)
Diversity Score10.1%(1,915)
Diversity Score
10
+247%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton County, Missouri?

Benton County, Missouri has about 19,056 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benton County, Missouri earns about $33,305 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton County, Missouri expensive?

In Benton County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $97,500, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Benton County, Missouri?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Benton County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton County, Missouri?

About 18.3% of people in Benton County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,197 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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