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Benton County

Washington · 206,873 residents · 1,700.128 sq mi
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Benton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,046. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $255,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206,873
+45%since 2000
from 142,475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+6%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
103K133K163K193K223K1990201020202024Benton County
2024213K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,046
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,044 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,287
+61%since 2000
from $21,301 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,027
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+50%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(116,457)
Black0.9%(1,227)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(17,806)
Asian2.2%(3,104)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.6%(49,306)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(135,718)
Black1.3%(2,621)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(49,339)
Asian3%(6,244)
Other3.8%(7,812)
Diversity Score60.6%(125,404)
Segregation Score28.1%(58,148)
Diversity Score
61
+75%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton County, Washington?

Benton County, Washington has about 206,873 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benton County, Washington earns about $72,046 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton County, Washington expensive?

In Benton County, Washington, the median home is worth about $255,000, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

How educated are people in Benton County, Washington?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Benton County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton County, Washington?

About 10.2% of people in Benton County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 94,313 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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