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Benton County

Tennessee · 15,864 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 $39,019. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,700. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,864
−4%since 2000
from 16,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+15%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Benton County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,019
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,375
+60%since 2000
from $14,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(15,834)
Black2.1%(348)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(157)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(1,341)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(14,378)
Black2%(316)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(375)
Asian0.7%(107)
Other1.2%(184)
Diversity Score15.3%(2,430)
Segregation Score39.1%(6,204)
Diversity Score
15
+89%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton County, Tennessee?

Benton County, Tennessee has about 15,864 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benton County, Tennessee earns about $39,019 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 $87,700, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Benton County, Tennessee?

About 12.8% 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 17.0% 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 1,340 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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