Benton County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 303,632 | — | #238 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $93,506 | +24.4% | #243 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.9 years | -7.7% | #2,882 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $323,500 | +14.8% | #518 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,277 | +9.8% | #446 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | -40.0% | #290 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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90.5% of residents in Benton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% below the national rate.
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.