Benton County's estimated 2026 population is 20,536 with a growth rate of 0% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County is the 54th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 19,109 and has seen a growth of 7.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 54.5 years
Female: 54.9 years
Male: 54.3 years
There are 16,665 adults, (6,322 of whom are seniors) in Benton County.
Female: 9,889 (49.1%)
Male: 10,262 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Benton County includes 92.02% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,542 | 92.02% |
| Two or more races | 1,097 | 5.44% |
| Black or African American | 193 | 0.96% |
| Other race | 155 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 86 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.16% |
Benton County's average per capita income is $39,004. Household income levels show a median of $52,567. The poverty rate stands at 19.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,342 | - |
| Families | $65,266 | $85,818 |
| Households | $52,567 | $70,221 |
| Non Families | $25,310 | $37,912 |
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