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Benton County

Missouri · 19,394 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 $41,751. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,600. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,394
+13%since 2000
from 17,180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
+16%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024Benton County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,751
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,646 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,310
+77%since 2000
from $15,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
19.6% rent
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(17,934)
Black0.4%(75)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(310)
Asian0.3%(51)
Other3%(575)
Diversity Score12.8%(2,488)
Segregation Score20.4%(3,959)
Diversity Score
13
+342%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton County, Missouri?

Benton County, Missouri has about 19,394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benton County, Missouri earns about $41,751 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 $122,600, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Benton County, Missouri?

About 14.7% 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 18.2% 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 5,535 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 4603Census Tract 4601Census Tract 4602Census Tract 4608.02Census Tract 4604Census Tract 4607.02Census Tract 4608.01Census Tract 4607.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 65355ZIP 65338ZIP 65325ZIP 65326ZIP 65345
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