Benton County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Benton County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29015
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 015
Geography
- Land Area
- 704.03 sq mi
- Water Area
- 48.50 sq mi
- Total Area
- 752.53 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.301036
- Longitude
- -93.287942
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,114
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,624
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,719 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 390 | 1.9% |
| White | 18,938 | 94.2% |
| Black | 194 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,350 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 1.7% |
| White | 15,791 | 95.0% |
| Black | 130 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 89 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 313 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,151
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,929
- Poverty Rate
- 19.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,946
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,542 | 92.0% |
| Black | 193 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,431
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,540 | 10.7% |
| Republican | 8,065 | 55.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,826 | 33.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,123 | 49.4% |
| Female | 7,267 | 50.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,770 | 88.5% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 1.4% |
| Black | 24 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,606
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,806 | 53.3% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 39.1% |
| Black | 14 | 58.3% |
| Asian | 31 | 53.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,789 | 53.2% |
| Female | 3,800 | 52.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,184 (33.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,306 (15.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,594
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $184,363
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $735
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 21.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.