Benton County's estimated 2026 population is 16,261 with a growth rate of 0.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County is the 78th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 16,510 and has seen a growth of -1.51% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.8 years
Female: 48.4 years
Male: 47.3 years
There are 12,781 adults, (3,874 of whom are seniors) in Benton County.
Female: 8,101 (50.6%)
Male: 7,905 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Benton County includes 90.42% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,473 | 90.42% |
| Two or more races | 910 | 5.69% |
| Black or African American | 233 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 166 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.63% |
| Other race | 93 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.19% |
Benton County's average per capita income is $42,645. Household income levels show a median of $51,746. The poverty rate stands at 17.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,000 | - |
| Families | $66,477 | $80,065 |
| Households | $51,746 | $65,813 |
| Non Families | $35,417 | $40,467 |
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