Benton County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Name: Benton County, Tennessee Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Benton County, Tennessee has a population of 15,948, the 77th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $50,435 and the median home value is $123,400. The poverty rate is 18.5%.

Benton County Quick Facts

Population 15,948

Median Household Income $50,435

Median Home Value $123,400

Poverty Rate 18.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 47.5 years

Homeownership Rate 74.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.4%

High School Graduation 87.2%

Cities/Places 4

Population 15,948 77th of 95

Median Income $50,435 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.5%

Unemployment 5.4%

Median Household Income

Benton

$50,435

$67,097

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Benton

$123,400

$256,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.3%

$25K-$50K 27.4%

$50K-$100K 34.5%

$100K+ 15.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

6.9%

$20K-$25K

5.9%

$25K-$30K

5.4%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

7.3%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

12.6%

$75K-$100K

15.5%

$100K-$125K

7.3%

$125K-$150K

1.3%

$150K-$200K

4.7%

$200K+

2.5%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

49.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.7%

Renter 25.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

16.6%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

29.7%

75+

9.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Benton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Camden	3,664	$48,700	19.5%	$123,600
Big Sandy	589	$43,036	17.3%	$62,300
Eva	123	N/A	21.9%	N/A
Holladay	34	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Benton County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 15,948. It is the 77th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Benton County is 47.5 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Benton County is $50,435. This is 25% lower than the state median of $67,097. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $123,400. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Benton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Benton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Benton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Benton County has a population of 15,948, making it the 77th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Benton County?

The median household income in Benton County is $50,435 with a poverty rate of 18.5%.

How many cities are in Benton County, Tennessee?

Benton County contains 4 Census-designated places.