Benton County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 212,905 | — | #327 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,874 | +19.6% | #301 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.3 years | -6.7% | #2,842 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $407,800 | +44.7% | #274 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,306 | +12.3% | #413 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -12.8% | #999 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Benton County has a population of 212,905, making it the #327 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Benton County is $89,874, ranking #301 out of 3,222 counties — 19.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Benton County is $407,800 (+44.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,306/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.6%.
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92.1% of residents in Benton County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% above the national rate.
About Benton County, Washington
Benton County, Washington has a total population of 212,905, making it the 327th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Benton County is 36.3 years, which is 6.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Benton County is $89,874, which ranks #301 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Benton County is $407,800, 44.7% above the national median. Renters in Benton County pay a median gross rent of $1,306 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Benton County, 33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Benton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (25.6%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Benton County, Washington 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.