Benton County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96,303 | — | #639 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,702 | +3.4% | #687 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.5 years | -11.3% | #3,001 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $513,000 | +82.0% | #130 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,410 | +21.2% | #306 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | +44.5% | #2,478 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Benton County has a population of 96,303, making it the #639 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.5 years, which is 11.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Benton County is $77,702, ranking #687 out of 3,222 counties — 3.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 18.2% and unemployment stands at 7.0%.
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The median home value in Benton County is $513,000 (+82.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,410/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.9%.
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95.2% of residents in Benton County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Benton County, Oregon
Benton County, Oregon has a total population of 96,303, making it the 639th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Benton County is 34.5 years, which is 11.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Benton County is $77,702, which ranks #687 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0%.
The median home value in Benton County is $513,000, 82.0% above the national median. Renters in Benton County pay a median gross rent of $1,410 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Benton County, 54.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.6 min.
Benton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.4%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.6%).
All data for Benton County, Oregon 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.