Benton County's estimated 2026 population is 340,202 with a growth rate of 2.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County is the 2nd largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 222,601 and has seen a growth of 52.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Benton County includes 66% White, 4.36% Asian, 3.75% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (66%)
Two or more races (22.25%)
Asian (4.36%)
Other race (3.75%)
Black or African American (1.82%)
Native American (1.13%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.69%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194,407 | 66% |
| Two or more races | 65,550 | 22.25% |
| Asian | 12,840 | 4.36% |
| Other race | 11,039 | 3.75% |
| Black or African American | 5,357 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 3,318 | 1.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,030 | 0.69% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Benton County's average per capita income is $53,778. Household income levels show a median of $89,879. The poverty rate stands at 7.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,597 | $150,800 |
| Families | $103,182 | $137,313 |
| Households | $89,879 | $121,779 |
| Non Families | $53,051 | $74,362 |
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