Benton County, Arkansas

AR · FIPS 05007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 303,632 #238 / 3,222
93th
Median Household Income $93,506 +24.4% #243 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 35.9 years -7.7% #2,882 / 3,222
11th
Median Home Value $323,500 +14.8% #518 / 3,222
84th
Median Gross Rent $1,277 +9.8% #446 / 3,222
86th
Poverty Rate 7.6% -40.0% #290 / 3,222
91th

Demographics

Benton County has a population of 303,632, making it the #238 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

87.3%
Native Born
12.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Benton County is $93,506, ranking #243 out of 3,222 counties — 24.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.6% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Median Household Income
$93,506 +24.4% vs nat'l
Rank #243 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$47,067 +14.1% vs nat'l
Rank #312 of 3,222
90th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.6% −40.0% vs nat'l
Rank #290 of 3,222
91th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −42.0% vs nat'l
Rank #714 of 3,222
78th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.8% +12.0% vs nat'l
Rank #356 of 3,222
89th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.7 min −14.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,210 of 3,222
31th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Benton County is $323,500 (+14.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,277/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.0%.

Median Home Value
$323,500 +14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #518 of 3,222
84th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,277 +9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #446 of 3,222
86th percentile
Homeownership Rate
67.0% +4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,568 of 3,222
20th percentile
67.0% Homeownership

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Health

90.5% of residents in Benton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% below the national rate.

90.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.5% −1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,048 of 3,222
36th percentile

About Benton County, Arkansas

Benton County, Arkansas has a total population of 303,632, making it the 238th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Benton County is 35.9 years, which is 7.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Benton County is $93,506, which ranks #243 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in Benton County is $323,500, 14.8% above the national median. Renters in Benton County pay a median gross rent of $1,277 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Benton County, 37.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.7 min.

Benton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.5%) and Two or More Races (15.3%).

All data for Benton County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.