Benton County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,735 | — | #2,585 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,875 | -12.3% | #1,554 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.9 years | +2.6% | #2,143 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,000 | -46.4% | #2,227 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $774 | -33.4% | #2,309 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.3% | #1,729 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Benton County has a population of 8,735, making it the #2,585 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Benton County is $65,875, ranking #1,554 out of 3,222 counties — 12.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Benton County is $151,000 (-46.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $774/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.8%.
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92.9% of residents in Benton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Benton County, Indiana
Benton County, Indiana has a total population of 8,735, making it the 2,585th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Benton County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Benton County is $65,875, which ranks #1,554 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Benton County is $151,000, 46.4% below the national median. Renters in Benton County pay a median gross rent of $774 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Benton County, 19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.
Benton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.3%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Benton County, Indiana 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.