Benton County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Benton County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47005
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 394.31 sq mi
- Water Area
- 41.92 sq mi
- Total Area
- 436.23 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.070948
- Longitude
- -88.071232
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,785
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,559
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,518 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 269 | 1.7% |
| White | 14,645 | 92.8% |
| Black | 231 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 166 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,438 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 1.0% |
| White | 11,818 | 94.1% |
| Black | 291 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 199 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,006
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,075
- Poverty Rate
- 17.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,829
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,473 | 90.4% |
| Black | 233 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 166 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,007
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,660 | 16.6% |
| Republican | 3,711 | 37.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,636 | 46.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,776 | 47.7% |
| Female | 5,231 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,038 | 90.3% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 1.5% |
| Black | 107 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,059
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,712 | 41.1% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 34.9% |
| Black | 29 | 27.1% |
| Asian | 9 | 22.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,017 | 42.2% |
| Female | 2,042 | 39.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,635 (39.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,498 (12.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,569
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $147,129
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $783
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.8%
- Work From Home
- 6.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.