Benton County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,724 | — | #1,627 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,962 | +15.7% | #373 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.1 years | +10.8% | #1,181 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $208,200 | -26.1% | #1,324 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $826 | -29.0% | #1,915 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | -41.4% | #260 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Benton County has a population of 25,724, making it the #1,627 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Benton County is $86,962, ranking #373 out of 3,222 counties — 15.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.4% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Benton County is $208,200 (-26.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $826/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.0%.
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97.0% of residents in Benton County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.8% above the national rate.
About Benton County, Iowa
Benton County, Iowa has a total population of 25,724, making it the 1,627th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Benton County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Benton County is $86,962, which ranks #373 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Benton County is $208,200, 26.1% below the national median. Renters in Benton County pay a median gross rent of $826 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Benton County, 25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Benton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Benton County, Iowa 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.