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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Benton County

Oregon · 78,153 residents · 675.208 sq mi
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Benton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,897. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $166,500. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

78,153
+10%since 1990
from 70,811 in 1990
1990 – 2025
116 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 105 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.1
+5%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
68K76K84K91K99K1990201020202024Benton County
202496K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,897
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,295 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,868
+68%since 1990
from $12,994 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$166,500
+73%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$597
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $387 in 1990
US average: $602
57.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
42.7% rent
4.0
+49%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(65,062)
Black0.8%(600)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1,534)
Asian5.6%(3,984)
Diversity Score23.4%(16,587)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(67,816)
Black0.8%(637)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(3,645)
Asian4.5%(3,493)
Diversity Score23.8%(18,620)
24
+2%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.4%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 41.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−30%since 1990
from 17.6 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, Oregon?

Benton County, Oregon has about 78,153 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Benton County, Oregon earns about $41,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton County, Oregon expensive?

In Benton County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $166,500, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Benton County, Oregon?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in Benton County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton County, Oregon?

About 14.6% of people in Benton County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,342 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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