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Benton County, Indiana
Benton County, Indiana. Benton County had 8,883 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 19 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 11 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 18007.
Benton County is one of the 4 counties of the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,883
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,719 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,735
Median household income
$65,875
±$2,631 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$151,000
±$13,424 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$774
±$68 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Benton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,719 residents in Benton County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,883 for July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,735 over 406 square miles of land.
| Measure | Benton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,735 | 6,851,073 | +58 |
| Households | 3,454±97 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.07 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,762±40 | 2,976,568 | −168 |
Benton County's population since 2000
From 9,421 in 2000 to 8,883 in 2025: down 5.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Benton County?
Benton County holds 19 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 11 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Center Township, Benton County with 2,801 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Center Township, Benton County | 2,715 | $52,907 |
|---|---|---|
| Fowler | 2,337 | $53,576 |
| Oak Grove Township | 1,551 | $55,417 |
| Bolivar Township | 1,179 | $75,257 |
| Oxford | 1,165 | $51,522 |
| Grant Township, Benton County | 1,085 | $83,625 |
| Boswell | 800 | $56,875 |
| Otterbein | 1,144 | $63,698 |
| Richland Township, Benton County | 562 | $82,875 |
| Hickory Grove Township | 398 | $65,000 |
| Earl Park | 370 | $59,375 |
| Pine Township, Benton CountyGEOID 1800759886 | 324 | $110,750 |
| Union Township, Benton CountyGEOID 1800777138 | 283 | not published |
| Gilboa TownshipGEOID 1800727630 | 282 | $122,000 |
| Ambia | 227 | $61,250 |
| Parish Grove TownshipGEOID 1800757942 | 185 | $76,065 |
| York Township, Benton CountyGEOID 1800785940 | 155 | $76,500 |
| TempletonGEOID 1875284 | 75 | not published |
| RaubGEOID 1863072 | 53 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Benton County?
The median resident of Benton County is 39.9 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.3%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Benton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9±1.0 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.6% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3%±0.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% | 8.6% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.9%±0.6 pts | 75.4% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±0.8 pts | 6.3% | +1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1%±1.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5%±2.1 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1%±1.4 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9%±2.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.8%±2.7 pts | 29.5% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0%±1.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Benton County earn?
Half of Benton County's 3,454 households earn less than $65,875 a year (±$2,631), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $60,905 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Benton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,875±$2,631 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,127±$5,674 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,278±$2,501 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9%±2.9 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.2%±5.5 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7%±2.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±2.7 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Benton County?
Owners occupy 79.8% of Benton County's occupied homes and renters 20.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,000 by its owner (±$13,424). The median renter pays $774 a month including utilities, and 37.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Benton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,000±$13,424 | $218,200 | +$37,161 |
| Median gross rent | $774±$68 | $1,062 | −$97 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.4%±10.7 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,182±$78 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.8%±3.1 pts | 70.6% | +5.8 pts |
| Housing units | 3,762±40 | 2,976,568 | −168 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.4%±2.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.1%±2.7 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0%±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 38.4%±3.7 pts | 16.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Benton County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Benton County in 2025 (6 single-family), 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Benton County get to work?
80.0% of Benton County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Benton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.8%±2.6 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.9 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±3.5 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±2.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±2.3 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min±1.6 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Benton County's census tracts?
Benton County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,360 (Tract 1002) to $75,855 (Tract 1003).
| Tract 100118007100100 | 3,263±199 | $72,969 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 100218007100200 | 3,193±210 | $54,360 |
| Tract 100318007100300 | 2,279±196 | $75,855 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Benton County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 89th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 33rd of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 92nd of 92 |
| Median household income | 57th of 92 |
| Median home value | 77th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 77th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th of 92 |
| Median age | 61st of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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