Benton County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Benton County is located in Indiana with a total population of 8,708. It is the 89th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Benton County is 40.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Benton County is $61,811. This is 12% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $135,400. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Benton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Benton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.