Benton County, Tennessee Population 2022
Benton County, Tennessee's estimated population is 15,902 with a growth rate of -0.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County, Tennessee is the 77th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 16,511 and has seen a growth of -3.69% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 4,772 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 6,315 | 1,543 | 32.33% |
| 1860 | 8,463 | 2,148 | 34.01% |
| 1870 | 8,234 | -229 | -2.71% |
| 1880 | 9,780 | 1,546 | 18.78% |
| 1890 | 11,230 | 1,450 | 14.83% |
| 1900 | 11,888 | 658 | 5.86% |
| 1910 | 12,452 | 564 | 4.74% |
| 1920 | 12,046 | -406 | -3.26% |
| 1930 | 11,237 | -809 | -6.72% |
| 1940 | 11,976 | 739 | 6.58% |
| 1950 | 11,495 | -481 | -4.02% |
| 1960 | 10,662 | -833 | -7.25% |
| 1970 | 12,126 | 1,464 | 13.73% |
| 1980 | 14,901 | 2,775 | 22.88% |
| 1990 | 14,524 | -377 | -2.53% |
| 2010 | 16,511 | 1,987 | 13.68% |
| 2011 | 16,529 | 18 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 16,445 | -84 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 16,360 | -85 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 16,197 | -163 | -1.00% |
| 2015 | 16,220 | 23 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 16,082 | -138 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 15,993 | -89 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 16,246 | 253 | 1.58% |
| 2019 | 16,160 | -86 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 16,074 | -86 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 15,988 | -86 | -0.54% |
| 2022 | 15,902 | -86 | -0.54% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,760 | 97.69% |
| Black or African American | 146 | 0.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.16% |
| Two or More Races | 182 | 1.13% |
Benton County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,770 | 2.35 | 75.8 |
| Married | 2,936 | 3.21 | 86.4 |
| Male | 297 | 2.77 | 64.3 |
| Female | 834 | 3.06 | 57.8 |
| Non Family | 2,703 | 1.16 | 71.1 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 661 | 5.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,294 | 11.00% |
| High School Graduate | 5,514 | 46.87% |
| Some College | 2,026 | 17.22% |
| Associates Degree | 759 | 6.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,078 | 9.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 432 | 3.67% |
Benton County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,354 | 9,454 | 1,492 |
| Black | 112 | 99 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 116 | 10 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | |
| Hispanic | 128 | 125 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.14%.
$30,780
Average Earnings
$35,242
Average Male
$25,931
Average Female
Benton County, Tennessee Language by Age
Benton County, Tennessee Language
99.33% of Benton County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 0.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.38% of the population.
Benton County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 173 | 115 | 66.47% |
| Black | 139 | 48 | 34.53% |
| White | 15,254 | 2,540 | 16.65% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 381 | 19 | 4.99% |
17.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.19%
Male Poverty Rate
19.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Benton County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 66.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton County, Tennessee is Hispanic, with 4.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.61%.
Benton County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Benton County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
Benton County, Tennessee 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, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,074 | 8.53% |
| Black | 15 | 10.27% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 6.02% |
Benton County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
10.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
46.1%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
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
63.17%
Born in Benton County, Tennessee
98.35%
Native Born
1.65%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
1.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.35% of Benton County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 63.17% having been born in Tennessee. 0.22% 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