2023 ACS Census Data · Population 294,541
Benton County is a large county in Arkansas with a population of 294,541. The median household income is $89,879, 38% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.6%, median home value is $285,100, and 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 52% above the national average.
Population
294,541
2023 estimate
Rank #245 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$89,879
Household
Rank #255 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$285,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #549 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
36.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #358 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
12.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
15.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
76% above Arkansas avg·38% above national avg
Poverty Rate
59% above Arkansas avg·49% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
26% above Arkansas avg·16% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$45,335
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
116% above Arkansas avg·36% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
57% above Arkansas avg·29% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Arkansas avg·8% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% above Arkansas avg·20% above national avg
Housing Units
118,496
Households
107,667
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.7
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,641
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
93.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
108% above Arkansas avg·52% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Arkansas avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.2%
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