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 8,709.

  • The median home value in Benton County is $166,851.

  • The median income in Benton County is $58,620.

  • The median rent in Benton County is $805.

  • The unemployment rate in Benton County is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Benton County is 14.2%.

  • The average high in Benton County is 69.6° and there are 94.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Benton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Benton County

Fowler, IN Population 2,207

Oxford, IN Population 1,561

Otterbein, IN Population 1,195

Boswell, IN Population 696

Earl Park, IN Population 317

Ambia, IN Population 230

Map Of Benton County

Benton County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Benton County is 69.6°.

  • There are 79.39 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 94.8 inches of rain each year with 8.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:42 hours of sun each day in Benton County.

StatBenton County
Mean High69.6
Nice Days79.39
Rainfall94.8
Snowfall8.2
Sunny_hours4:42
69.6°
Average High
94.8
Inches of Rain

Benton County Demographics

Population over time in Benton County

The current population in Benton County is 8,709. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 8,687 -0.1%
2021 8,695 0.2%
2020 8,677 -

Gender in Benton County

  • Benton County is 49.6% female with 4,320 female residents.

  • Benton County is 50.4% male with 4,389 male residents.

Female
49.6% (4,320)
Male
50.4% (4,389)
Gender Benton County IN USA
Female 49.6% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Benton County

Benton County is:

  • 90.8% White with 7,906 White residents.

  • 1.2% African American with 104 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 5 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 12 Other residents.

  • 1.7% Two Or More with 150 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.9% Hispanic with 516 Hispanic residents.

White
90.8% (7,906)
African American
1.2% (104)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (5)
Hawaiian
0.2% (16)
Other
0.1% (12)
Two Or More
1.7% (150)
Hispanic
5.9% (516)

Table: Benton County By Race

Race Benton County IN USA
White 90.8% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 1.2% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.7% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.9% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Benton County, Indiana

  • 4.3% of households in Benton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.4% of households in Benton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Benton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Benton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Benton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Benton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Benton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Benton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Benton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Benton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (374)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4% (211)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.6% (839)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (725)
$35,000 to $49,999
18.5% (1,613)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.5% (1,699)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (1,233)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.0% (1,132)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (519)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (361)
Income Benton County IN USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.6% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 18.5% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.5% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.0% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 6.7% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Benton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Benton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Benton County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Benton County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Benton County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 3.0% 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
3% (261)
9-12th Grade
8% (696)
High School / GED
41% (3,570)
Some College
22% (1,915)
Associate's Degree
7% (609)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (1,306)
Master's Degree
3% (261)
Professional Degree
1% (87)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Benton County IN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 41% 33% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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