Benton County, Missouri Population 2022
Benton County, Missouri's estimated population is 19,881 with a growth rate of 0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County, Missouri is the 57th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 Population was 19,096 and has seen a growth of 4.11% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 4,205 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 5,015 | 810 | 19.26% |
| 1860 | 9,072 | 4,057 | 80.90% |
| 1870 | 11,322 | 2,250 | 24.80% |
| 1880 | 12,396 | 1,074 | 9.49% |
| 1890 | 14,973 | 2,577 | 20.79% |
| 1900 | 16,556 | 1,583 | 10.57% |
| 1910 | 14,881 | -1,675 | -10.12% |
| 1920 | 12,989 | -1,892 | -12.71% |
| 1930 | 11,708 | -1,281 | -9.86% |
| 1940 | 11,142 | -566 | -4.83% |
| 1950 | 9,080 | -2,062 | -18.51% |
| 1960 | 8,737 | -343 | -3.78% |
| 1970 | 9,695 | 958 | 10.96% |
| 1980 | 12,183 | 2,488 | 25.66% |
| 1990 | 13,859 | 1,676 | 13.76% |
| 2010 | 19,096 | 5,237 | 37.79% |
| 2011 | 19,033 | -63 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 18,991 | -42 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 18,941 | -50 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 18,877 | -64 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 18,791 | -86 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 18,934 | 143 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 19,072 | 138 | 0.73% |
| 2018 | 19,297 | 225 | 1.18% |
| 2019 | 19,443 | 146 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 19,589 | 146 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 19,735 | 146 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 19,881 | 146 | 0.74% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,461 | 95.63% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 259 | 1.34% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 30 | 0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 461 | 2.39% |
Benton County, Missouri Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,060 | 2.36 | 83.1 |
| Married | 4,467 | 2.81 | 90.8 |
| Male | 251 | 3.51 | 85.7 |
| Female | 529 | 4.25 | 62.9 |
| Non Family | 2,813 | 1.19 | 74.4 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 729 | 4.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,341 | 8.97% |
| High School Graduate | 5,859 | 39.17% |
| Some College | 3,527 | 23.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,309 | 8.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,122 | 7.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,071 | 7.16% |
Benton County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 41 | 23 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 232 | 232 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 295 | 233 | 58 |
| White | 14,270 | 12,302 | 2,087 |
| Native American | 248 | 240 | 15 |
| Asian | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 39.02%.
$30,669
Average Earnings
$36,626
Average Male
$22,017
Average Female
Benton County, Missouri Language by Age
Benton County, Missouri Language
96.82% of Benton County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 3.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.44% of the population.
Benton County, Missouri Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 259 | 106 | 40.93% |
| Multiple | 461 | 180 | 39.05% |
| Hispanic | 401 | 121 | 30.17% |
| White | 18,004 | 3,150 | 17.50% |
| Black | 69 | 9 | 13.04% |
| Other | NaN% |
18.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.69%
Male Poverty Rate
17.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Benton County, Missouri
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton County, Missouri is Native, with 40.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton County, Missouri is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.01%.
Benton County, Missouri Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Benton County, Missouri Married by Age and Sex
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 55-64.
Benton County, Missouri Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,869 | 12.19% |
| Black | 1 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 17 | 6.59% |
Benton County, Missouri Veterans by Education
8.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
40.5%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.83%
Born in Benton County, Missouri
98.94%
Native Born
1.06%
Foreign Born
0.50%
Non Citizen
0.56%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.94% of Benton County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 66.83% having been born in Missouri. 0.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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