Population 8,735 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Benton County
Household size in Benton County
| Period | Benton County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Benton County run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Indiana as a whole looks much the same.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Benton County
| Period | Benton County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.3, the median age in Benton County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has edged down from 40.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Benton County is younger than the great majority of Indiana counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Benton County
| Period | Benton County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Benton County (11.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.0 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Benton County
Renters in Benton County
| Period | Benton County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Benton County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Benton County
| Period | Benton County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Benton County as nationally: 8.8%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Benton County
| Period | Benton County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Benton County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. No other Indiana county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Benton County
| Period | Benton County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $632 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $697 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $728 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $778 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$146 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Benton County costs $778 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $146 a month since 2006–10, up 23%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Benton County
Bachelor's degrees in Benton County
| Period | Benton County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Benton County: 19.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Benton County
| Period | Benton County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Benton County have finished high school as nationally: 88.5%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Benton County
| Period | Benton County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Benton County than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.2 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Benton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County | 2.52 | 39.3 | 11.2% | 20.2% | 8.8% | 1955 | $778 | 19.9% | 88.5% | 4.1% |
| Tippecanoe County | 2.32 | 33.8 | 9.6% | 46.6% | 12.5% | 1984 | $1,199 | 43.5% | 88.2% | 3.3% |
| Carroll County | 2.57 | 42.6 | 8.2% | 17.8% | 13.6% | 1964 | $900 | 17.2% | 89.0% | 3.5% |
| Ford County | 2.26 | 41.4 | 13.8% | 27.7% | 6.7% | 1954 | $923 | 19.3% | 91.6% | 5.2% |
| Howard County | 2.35 | 40.6 | 13.4% | 29.4% | 11.0% | 1968 | $948 | 20.3% | 91.3% | 5.7% |
| Grant County | 2.30 | 40.4 | 13.9% | 27.3% | 11.1% | 1963 | $926 | 21.8% | 89.5% | 6.6% |
| McLean County | 2.39 | 37.1 | 8.1% | 34.9% | 8.2% | 1980 | $1,093 | 47.3% | 96.2% | 2.9% |
| Blackford County | 2.28 | 44.9 | 9.8% | 26.1% | 10.6% | 1958 | $757 | 15.2% | 90.4% | 3.7% |
| Tazewell County | 2.40 | 42.1 | 8.9% | 21.6% | 8.6% | 1968 | $1,007 | 29.0% | 94.2% | 3.6% |
| Jay County | 2.60 | 39.0 | 11.8% | 20.1% | 12.6% | 1959 | $781 | 13.0% | 85.5% | 4.2% |
| Mercer County | 2.62 | 40.2 | 7.9% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 1972 | $825 | 22.4% | 95.1% | 1.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Harding County, NM · Stone County, MS · Stone County, AR · Bullock County, AL · Burke County, ND · Burnett County, WI · Burt County, NE · St. Clair County, MO · Socorro County, NM · Butte County, ID
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Benton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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