Benton County, Indiana
Located in Indiana, Benton County has a population of 8,735 residents and a median age of 39.9 years, making it the #2,585 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.9%. The median home value is $151,000, and the median household income is $65,875, which is 12% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Benton County, 19.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 41.1% below the national average, ranking #2,027 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Benton County is 74.5 years. 22.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
22.6% of adults in Benton County smoke , 40.3% are obese , and 17.6% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 29.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 34.5 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
13.9% of children in Benton County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 18.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Benton County is 64.0%. The mean commute time is 27.8 min, which is 0.9% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Benton County voted Republican with a margin of 47.2%. The vote was 25.5% Dem / 72.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +1.4 toward Democrats .
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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.