Benton County's estimated 2026 population is 41,719 with a growth rate of -0.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County is the 25th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 38,465 and has seen a growth of 8.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.2 years
Female: 36.6 years
Male: 35.5 years
There are 31,066 adults, (5,827 of whom are seniors) in Benton County.
Female: 20,568 (49.5%)
Male: 21,025 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Benton County includes 86.82% White, 5.52% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,110 | 86.82% |
| Black or African American | 2,296 | 5.52% |
| Two or more races | 1,911 | 4.59% |
| Other race | 706 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 445 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 115 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.02% |
Benton County's average per capita income is $54,852. Household income levels show a median of $74,410. The poverty rate stands at 9.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $117,947 | $129,524 |
| Families | $98,468 | $111,247 |
| Households | $74,410 | $92,507 |
| Non Families | $47,974 | $56,714 |
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