Benton County Summary

Life in Benton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Benton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Benton County:

  • The population in Benton County is 25,652.

  • The median home value in Benton County is $215,658.

  • The median income in Benton County is $79,444.

  • The median rent in Benton County is $766.

  • The unemployment rate in Benton County is 2.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Benton County is 8.3%.

  • The average high in Benton County is 67.8° and there are 87.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Benton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Benton County

Vinton, IA Population 4,953

Belle Plaine, IA Population 2,421

Atkins, IA Population 2,296

Urbana, IA Population 1,565

Walford, IA Population 1,434

Newhall, IA Population 1,076

Shellsburg, IA Population 834

Van Horne, IA Population 750

Keystone, IA Population 739

Blairstown, IA Population 705

Norway, IA Population 516

Garrison, IA Population 328

Mount Auburn, IA Population 154

Luzerne, IA Population 133

Watkins, IA Population 63

Map Of Benton County

Benton County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Benton County is 67.8°.

  • There are 73.86 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 87.8 inches of rain each year with 10.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:57 hours of sun each day in Benton County.

StatBenton County
Mean High67.8
Nice Days73.86
Rainfall87.8
Snowfall10.5
Sunny_hours4:57
67.8°
Average High
87.8
Inches of Rain

Benton County Photos

King Theatre Belle Plaine Iowa
Source: Wikipedia User David Wilson | CC BY 2.0
Ibsss Campus
Source: Wikipedia User Torindkflt. | GFDL

Benton County Demographics

Population over time in Benton County

The current population in Benton County is 25,652. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 25,654 0.4%
2021 25,558 -0.3%
2020 25,636 -

Gender in Benton County

  • Benton County is 49.6% female with 12,718 female residents.

  • Benton County is 50.4% male with 12,934 male residents.

Female
49.6% (12,718)
Male
50.4% (12,934)
Gender Benton County IA USA
Female 49.6% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Benton County

Benton County is:

  • 95.1% White with 24,397 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 94 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 61 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 61 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 578 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.7% Hispanic with 442 Hispanic residents.

White
95.1% (24,397)
African American
0.4% (94)
American Indian
0.1% (19)
Asian
0.2% (61)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (61)
Two Or More
2.3% (578)
Hispanic
1.7% (442)

Table: Benton County By Race

Race Benton County IA USA
White 95.1% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.7% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Benton County, Iowa

  • 3.7% of households in Benton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Benton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Benton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Benton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Benton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Benton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Benton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.6% of households in Benton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Benton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Benton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.7% (940)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (826)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.4% (1,648)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (1,575)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.7% (2,477)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (4,638)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.2% (3,890)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.6% (5,790)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.4% (2,419)
$200,000 or more
5.6% (1,443)
Income Benton County IA USA
Less than $10,000 3.7% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.4% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.7% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.2% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.6% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.4% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.6% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Benton County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Benton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Benton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Benton County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Benton County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Benton County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Benton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Benton County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Benton County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Benton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (513)
9-12th Grade
4% (1,026)
High School / GED
35% (8,978)
Some College
21% (5,386)
Associate's Degree
15% (3,847)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (4,104)
Master's Degree
6% (1,539)
Professional Degree
1% (256)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Benton County IA USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 4% 6%
High School / GED 35% 31% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 15% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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