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Benton County, Missouri Population 2021
Benton County, Missouri's estimated population is 19,735 with a growth rate of 0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County, Missouri is the 57th largest county inMissouri. The 2010 Population was 19,096 and has seen a growth of 3.35% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,735 | 146 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 19,589 | 146 | 0.75% |
| 2019 | 19,443 | 146 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 19,297 | 225 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 19,072 | 138 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 18,934 | 143 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 18,791 | -86 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 18,877 | -64 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 18,941 | -50 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 18,991 | -42 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 19,033 | -63 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 19,096 | 5,237 | 37.79% |
| 1990 | 13,859 | 1,676 | 13.76% |
| 1980 | 12,183 | 2,488 | 25.66% |
| 1970 | 9,695 | 958 | 10.96% |
| 1960 | 8,737 | -343 | -3.78% |
| 1950 | 9,080 | -2,062 | -18.51% |
| 1940 | 11,142 | -566 | -4.83% |
| 1930 | 11,708 | -1,281 | -9.86% |
| 1920 | 12,989 | -1,892 | -12.71% |
| 1910 | 14,881 | -1,675 | -10.12% |
| 1900 | 16,556 | 1,583 | 10.57% |
| 1890 | 14,973 | 2,577 | 20.79% |
| 1880 | 12,396 | 1,074 | 9.49% |
| 1870 | 11,322 | 2,250 | 24.80% |
| 1860 | 9,072 | 4,057 | 80.90% |
| 1850 | 5,015 | 810 | 19.26% |
| 1840 | 4,205 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.75% (146)
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State
Founded
January 3, 1835
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
19,096
Growth Since 2010
3.35% (639)
Benton County, Missouri Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,354 | 96.06% |
| Two or More Races | 366 | 1.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 294 | 1.54% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 0.25% |
| Some Other Race | 29 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.08% |
Benton County, Missouri Population by Race
Benton County, Missouri Population Pyramid $2021
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Benton County, Missouri Population by Age
Benton County, Missouri Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,872 | 2.4 | 81.6 |
| Married | 4,276 | 2.88 | 89.6 |
| Non Family | 2,858 | 1.23 | 76.4 |
| Female | 485 | 4.25 | 47.6 |
| Male | 253 | 3.82 | 71.9 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
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Benton County, Missouri Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 834 | 5.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,459 | 9.87% |
| High School Graduate | 5,962 | 40.33% |
| Some College | 3,470 | 23.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,138 | 7.70% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,005 | 6.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 915 | 6.19% |
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Benton County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Benton County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,168 | 11,985 | 1,871 |
| Native American | 277 | 247 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 208 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 175 | 140 | 14 |
| Black | 42 | 22 | 14 |
| Asian | 16 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 93.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 33.33%.
Benton County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,394
Average Earnings
$38,003
Average Male
$20,345
Average Female
Benton County, Missouri Earnings by Educational Attainment
Benton County, Missouri Language by Age
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Benton County, Missouri Language
96.38% of Benton County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 3.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.01% of the population.
Benton County, Missouri Language
Benton County, Missouri Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,870 | 2,962 | 16.58% |
| Hispanic | 391 | 163 | 41.69% |
| Multiple | 366 | 153 | 41.80% |
| Native | 294 | 153 | 52.04% |
| Black | 42 | 19 | 45.24% |
17.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.80%
Male Poverty Rate
17.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Benton County, Missouri
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton County, Missouri is Native, with 52.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton County, Missouri is White, with 16.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.35%.
Benton County, Missouri Poverty
Benton County, Missouri Poverty Rate by Education
Benton County, Missouri Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Benton County, Missouri Married by Age and Sex
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Benton County, Missouri Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Benton County, Missouri Marital Status by Race
Benton County, Missouri Marital Status
Benton County, Missouri Veterans by War
Benton County, Missouri Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,951 | 12.80% |
| Native American | 13 | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.29% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1.07% |
Benton County, Missouri Veterans by Race
Benton County, Missouri Veterans by Education
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9.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
Benton County, Missouri Veterans by Education
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44.9%
Labor Force Participation
41.3%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
Benton County, Missouri Employment by Age
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Benton County, Missouri Employment by Race
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Benton County, Missouri Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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66.80%
Born in Benton County, Missouri
99.01%
Native Born
0.99%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.01% of Benton County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 66.80% having been born in Missouri. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Benton County, Missouri Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990