Benton County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Benton County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19011
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 011
Geography
- Land Area
- 716.10 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.26 sq mi
- Total Area
- 718.36 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.092547
- Longitude
- -92.057630
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 25,648
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,767
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,214 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 438 | 1.7% |
| White | 24,499 | 95.5% |
| Black | 106 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,513 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 260 | 1.3% |
| White | 19,064 | 96.4% |
| Black | 194 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 107 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,724
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $90,463
- Poverty Rate
- 7.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,859
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,375 | 94.8% |
| Black | 107 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,648
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,983 | 22.6% |
| Republican | 6,405 | 36.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,139 | 40.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,689 | 49.2% |
| Female | 8,959 | 50.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,096 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 1.2% |
| Black | 8 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 127 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,221
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,639 | 63.9% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 51.2% |
| Black | 3 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 80 | 63.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,598 | 64.4% |
| Female | 5,623 | 62.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,557 (30.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,604 (25.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,114
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $223,646
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $821
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 11.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.