U.S. County · Profile

Benton County

25.8KTotal Population
36Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+1.91%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Benton County has a population of 25,796 as of 2023. It is located in Iowa.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Benton County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.6%24,661
Two or More Races2.6%671
Hispanic or Latino1.7%439
Some Other Race1.1%284
Black or African American0.4%103
Asian0.2%52
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%26
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Benton County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$79,444
6.5% above national average
Per Capita Income
$37,926
1.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
8.3%
27.8% below national average
Median Age
43.0 years

Income & Poverty

$79,444Median Household Income
$37,926Per Capita Income
8.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$79,444$92,655
Families$95,589$109,462
Married-couple Families$95,589$107,060
Nonfamily Households$39,605$42,773

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Benton County, Iowa.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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