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Benton County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Benton County, Arkansas has a population of 303,632, the 2nd most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $93,506 and the median home value is $323,500. The poverty rate is 7.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Benton County Quick Facts

Population 303,632
Median Household Income $93,506
Median Home Value $323,500
Poverty Rate 7.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.1%
Median Age 35.9 years
Homeownership Rate 67.0%
Affordability Ratio 3.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.8%
High School Graduation 90.5%
Cities/Places 24
Population 303,632 2nd of 75
Median Income $93,506 54% higher than state
Poverty Rate 7.6%
Unemployment 3.1%

How Benton County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population294,541303,632+3.1%
Median household income$89,879$93,506+4.0%
Median home value$285,100$323,500+13.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.2%
$25K-$50K 14.1%
$50K-$100K 30.3%
$100K+ 46.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.9%
$10K-$15K
2.0%
$15K-$20K
1.8%
$20K-$25K
2.4%
$25K-$30K
2.2%
$30K-$35K
2.8%
$35K-$40K
3.1%
$40K-$45K
2.9%
$45K-$50K
3.1%
$50K-$60K
6.6%
$60K-$75K
9.7%
$75K-$100K
14.1%
$100K-$125K
12.2%
$125K-$150K
8.4%
$150K-$200K
10.3%
$200K+
15.5%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
66.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,277/mo 16.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

60out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Benton County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Springdale88,160$69,78713.4%$261,800
Rogers72,981$86,72810.5%$308,200
Bentonville58,249$112,7925.2%$428,500
Bella Vista31,697$88,0553.6%$296,700
Centerton21,920$115,7135.5%$338,500
Siloam Springs18,699$72,06514.6%$221,700
Lowell10,849$95,5276.9%$284,200
Pea Ridge8,108$95,5213.2%$297,500
Cave Springs6,008$146,4731.8%$460,300
Gentry4,240$69,7799.1%$186,100
Gravette3,714$68,2145.8%$216,300
Elm Springs3,069$131,73911.3%$460,100
Little Flock3,056$60,87813.2%$467,600
Prairie Creek2,493$93,39111.6%$423,300
Highfill2,191$92,5964.2%$274,300
Decatur1,567$45,17911.8%$157,600
Avoca799$62,27311.0%$235,500
Garfield508$74,5833.9%$225,000
Sulphur Springs499$41,32424.1%$133,300
Cherokee City369N/A0.0%N/A
Lost Bridge Village303$61,8750.0%$281,300
Gateway292$44,8137.9%$174,200
Maysville110N/A59.1%$57,400
Springtown109$95,07810.1%N/A

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Population Overview

Benton County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 303,632. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 24 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Benton County is 35.9 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Benton County is $93,506. This is 54% higher than the state median of $60,773. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $323,500. Housing costs are 72% higher than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Benton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.5%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.5% vs 9.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.6% vs 1.6%).

Education

37.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Benton County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Benton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Benton County, Arkansas?

Benton County has a population of 303,632, making it the 2nd most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Benton County?

The median household income in Benton County is $93,506 with a poverty rate of 7.6%.

How many cities are in Benton County, Arkansas?

Benton County contains 24 Census-designated places.