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Benton County

State:
Indiana
County Seat:
Fowler

Benton County's estimated 2025 population is 8,843 with a growth rate of 0.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County is the 89th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 8,863 and has seen a growth of -0.23% since that time.

8,843
Total Population
22
Population Density (mi²)
89
Population Rank (State)
57 0.65%
Annual Population Growth

Benton County Population

Benton County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton County includes 92.03% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,01492.03%
Two or more races4385.03%
Black or African American1281.47%
Other race1121.29%
Asian90.1%
Native American70.08%

Benton County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton County's average per capita income is $42,437. Household income levels show a median of $61,811. The poverty rate stands at 12.08%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$90,250-
Families$73,715$92,217
Households$61,811$83,038
Non Families$41,050$62,015

$42,437

Average Income

$61,811

Median Household Income

12.08%

Poverty Rate