County · Oregon
Benton County, Oregon
Benton County, Oregon. Benton County had 97,728 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). It holds 11 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 41003.
Benton County is the county of the Corvallis, OR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
97,728
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 95,184 · ACS 2020-2024: 96,303
Median household income
$77,702
±$4,029 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$513,000
±$15,520 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,410
±$43 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Benton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 95,184 residents in Benton County. The Census Bureau estimates 97,728 for July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, faster than Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 96,303 over 675 square miles of land.
| Measure | Benton County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 96,303 | 4,254,293 | +5,196 |
| Households | 38,537±470 | 1,718,422 | +2,819 |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.03 | 2.42 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 40,951±69 | 1,857,992 | +2,552 |
Benton County's population since 2000
From 78,153 in 2000 to 97,728 in 2025: up 25.0%. 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 11 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Corvallis with 61,499 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Corvallis | 59,922 | $65,012 |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 56,472 | $78,114 |
| Philomath | 5,350 | $83,672 |
| Adair Village | 994 | $99,125 |
| Monroe | 647 | $78,646 |
| AlseaGEOID 4101800 | 165 | $39,722 |
| AlpineGEOID 4101700 | 164 | $58,333 |
| BellfountainGEOID 4105700 | 74 | $52,386 |
| SummitGEOID 4170870 | 72 | not published |
| Kings ValleyGEOID 4139350 | 56 | not published |
| BlodgettGEOID 4106950 | 42 | 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 34.5 years old; 15.7% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.4%. 9.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Benton County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5±0.2 | 40.4 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 15.7% | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0%±0.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.4% | 14.7% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.2%±0.5 pts | 71.4% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.6%±0.3 pts | 4.4% | −0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.9%±0.7 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.0%±0.9 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3%±0.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±0.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±0.7 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±0.8 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.2%±1.7 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.2%±1.4 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.6%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 38,537 households earn less than $77,702 a year (±$4,029), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $76,398 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Benton County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,702±$4,029 | $83,011 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $110,290±$4,183 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,624±$1,756 | $45,612 | +$4,006 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2%±1.4 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.0%±3.1 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.3%±1.4 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9%±1.2 pts | 92.4% | – |
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 56.9% of Benton County's occupied homes and renters 43.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $513,000 by its owner (±$15,520). The median renter pays $1,410 a month including utilities, and 55.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Benton County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $513,000±$15,520 | $477,600 | +$105,271 |
| Median gross rent | $1,410±$43 | $1,525 | +$80 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.1%±3.1 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,147±$72 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.9%±1.4 pts | 63.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 40,951±69 | 1,857,992 | +2,552 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±1.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.8%±1.5 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.2%±0.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2%±1.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
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 484 new housing units across Benton County in 2025 (103 single-family), 5.0 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?
58.6% of Benton County's workers drive alone and 20.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.0%.
| Measure | Benton County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1%±1.5 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0%±1.0 pts | 5.4% | +1.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 58.6%±2.0 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±1.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 7.3%±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.3%±1.6 pts | 19.0% | +14.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min±0.9 | 23.0 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 22 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $15,653 (Tract 106.02) to $140,746 (Tract 101.02).
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 Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 36 |
| Median household income | 10th of 36 |
| Median home value | 6th of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 36 |
| Median age | 36th of 36 |
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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Benton County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.