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Benton County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Vinton

Benton County's estimated 2025 population is 25,904 with a growth rate of 0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County is the 24th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 26,049 and has seen a growth of -0.56% since that time.

25,904
Total Population
36
Population Density (mi²)
24
Population Rank (State)
54 0.21%
Annual Population Growth

Benton County Population

Benton County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton County includes 95.28% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White24,48495.28%
Two or more races7372.87%
Other race2931.14%
Black or African American1040.4%
Asian510.2%
Native American290.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Benton County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton County's average per capita income is $55,295. Household income levels show a median of $84,742. The poverty rate stands at 7.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$112,776-
Families$104,875$118,996
Households$84,742$99,622
Non Families$41,345$55,209

$55,295

Average Income

$84,742

Median Household Income

7.88%

Poverty Rate