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 Higher11.8%
High School or Higher45.1%
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.