Benton County, MO — Demographics & Population

Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data

Population Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

19,887

Male

10,127

50.9%

Female

9,760

49.1%

Median Age

54.4 yrs

Avg Household Size

2.4

Foreign Born

0.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Education

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Bachelor's or Higher
11.8%
High School or Higher
45.1%

Other Demographics

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Veterans

10.5%

Disability

0.0%

Non-English Home

8.4%

Married

48.3%

Benton County, MO has a population of 19,887 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 54.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 93.2% of the population. 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.9% of residents are foreign-born.

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