Benton County's estimated 2026 population is 16,185 with a growth rate of 0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County is the 77th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 16,510 and has seen a growth of -1.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Benton County includes 92.51% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (92.51%)
Two or more races (3.78%)
Black or African American (1.81%)
Asian (0.91%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.53%)
Native American (0.29%)
Other race (0.16%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,754 | 92.51% |
| Two or more races | 603 | 3.78% |
| Black or African American | 289 | 1.81% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.29% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.16% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Benton County's average per capita income is $39,981. Household income levels show a median of $50,435. The poverty rate stands at 18.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,067 | - |
| Families | $68,196 | $78,109 |
| Households | $50,435 | $63,604 |
| Non Families | $33,456 | $39,577 |
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