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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Benton County

Tennessee · 16,537 residents · 394.306 sq mi
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Benton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,679. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $62,800. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,537
+14%since 1990
from 14,524 in 1990
1990 – 2025
42 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 37 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+8%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Benton County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,679
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,382 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,646
+46%since 1990
from $10,046 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.2% in 1990
19.5% rent
2.2
+13%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(14,106)
Black2.1%(301)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(60)
Asian0.6%(90)
Diversity Score8%(1,162)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(15,834)
Black2.1%(348)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(157)
Asian0.2%(40)
Diversity Score8.1%(1,341)
8
+1%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 22.2 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, Tennessee?

Benton County, Tennessee has about 16,537 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Benton County, Tennessee earns about $28,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton County, Tennessee expensive?

In Benton County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $62,800, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Benton County, Tennessee?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Benton County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton County, Tennessee?

About 15.6% of people in Benton County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,013 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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