Benton County's estimated 2025 population is 16,321 with a growth rate of 0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County is the 76th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 16,510 and has seen a growth of -1.14% 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
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
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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