Benton County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,151 | — | #1,872 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,567 | -30.0% | #2,627 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 54.5 years | +40.1% | #74 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $177,900 | -36.9% | #1,672 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $773 | -33.5% | #2,320 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% | +57.7% | #2,662 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Benton County has a population of 20,151, making it the #1,872 most populous county in the US. The median age is 54.5 years, which is 40.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Benton County is $52,567, ranking #2,627 out of 3,222 counties — 30.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.9% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Benton County is $177,900 (-36.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $773/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.8%.
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90.8% of residents in Benton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.
About Benton County, Missouri
Benton County, Missouri has a total population of 20,151, making it the 1,872nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Benton County is 54.5 years, which is 40.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Benton County is $52,567, which ranks #2,627 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Benton County is $177,900, 36.9% below the national median. Renters in Benton County pay a median gross rent of $773 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Benton County, 15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.6 min.
Benton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%).
All data for Benton County, Missouri 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.