Benton County, Washington
County
Overview
- County Name
- Benton County
- State
- Washington
- FIPS Code
- 53005
- State FIPS
- 53
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 1700.13 sq mi
- Water Area
- 59.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1759.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.228125
- Longitude
- -119.516659
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 199,138
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 144,825
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 154,882 | 77.8% |
| Hispanic | 44,256 | 22.2% |
| White | 139,328 | 70.0% |
| Black | 3,048 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 5,150 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 827 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 352 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 585 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 120,562 | 83.2% |
| Hispanic | 24,261 | 16.8% |
| White | 110,334 | 76.2% |
| Black | 2,535 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 4,829 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,300 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 240 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 331 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 212,905
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $94,910
- Poverty Rate
- 10.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 23,158
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 148,319 | 69.7% |
| Black | 3,542 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 6,663 | 3.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 130,970
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 49,227 | 37.6% |
| Republican | 53,753 | 41.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 27,990 | 21.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 63,556 | 48.5% |
| Female | 67,365 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 97,097 | 74.1% |
| Hispanic | 17,279 | 13.2% |
| Black | 313 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 2,770 | 2.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 75,445
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 61,671 | 63.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,680 | 27.1% |
| Black | 117 | 37.4% |
| Asian | 1,352 | 48.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 36,644 | 57.7% |
| Female | 38,785 | 57.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 25,793 (18.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 46,216 (33.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 83,092
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $402,797
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,415
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.4%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 12.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.