Benton County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Benton County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05007
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 007
Geography
- Land Area
- 847.73 sq mi
- Water Area
- 36.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 884.36 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.337819
- Longitude
- -94.256298
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 277,479
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 203,328
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 237,119 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic | 40,358 | 14.5% |
| White | 210,669 | 75.9% |
| Black | 5,055 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 7,486 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,878 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,342 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1,124 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 180,712 | 88.9% |
| Hispanic | 22,615 | 11.1% |
| White | 163,986 | 80.7% |
| Black | 4,365 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 5,669 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,622 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 487 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 642 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 303,632
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $97,611
- Poverty Rate
- 7.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 22,679
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 183,388 | 60.4% |
| Black | 5,479 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 14,007 | 4.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 157,415
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 24,765 | 15.7% |
| Republican | 62,417 | 39.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 70,103 | 44.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 75,075 | 47.7% |
| Female | 81,353 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 125,082 | 79.5% |
| Hispanic | 14,231 | 9.0% |
| Black | 857 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2,839 | 1.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 90,051
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 76,239 | 61.0% |
| Hispanic | 4,276 | 30.0% |
| Black | 348 | 40.6% |
| Asian | 1,113 | 39.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 42,952 | 57.2% |
| Female | 46,711 | 57.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 48,144 (24.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 75,967 (37.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 122,703
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $334,496
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,323
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 15.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.