Benton County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,006 | — | #2,099 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,746 | -31.1% | #2,677 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.8 years | +22.9% | #375 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $153,600 | -45.5% | #2,183 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $768 | -34.0% | #2,356 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | +41.6% | #2,424 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Benton County has a population of 16,006, making it the #2,099 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.8 years, which is 22.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Benton County is $51,746, ranking #2,677 out of 3,222 counties — 31.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.8% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Benton County is $153,600 (-45.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $768/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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89.9% of residents in Benton County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
About Benton County, Tennessee
Benton County, Tennessee has a total population of 16,006, making it the 2,099th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Benton County is 47.8 years, which is 22.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Benton County is $51,746, which ranks #2,677 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Benton County is $153,600, 45.5% below the national median. Renters in Benton County pay a median gross rent of $768 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Benton County, 12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Benton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Benton County, Tennessee 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.