Benton County, OR

County

Cities in Benton County

Neighborhoods in Benton County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Benton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

54.2%

Households with Children

21.4%

School Enrollment K-12

7,672

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.5%
School Age (5-17): 12.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 34.8%
Working Age (35-54): 20.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.7%
Seniors (65+): 18.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.7%
High School / GED: 13.9%
Some College or Associate's: 27.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 54.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.3%
Single Parents: 7.1%
Couples & Adults: 33.2%
Living Alone: 45.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
Asian: 6.6%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 58.2%
South Asian: 20.2%
Southeast Asian: 16.8%
Central Asian: 1.7%
Other Asian: 3.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 68.7%
Puerto Rican: 4.0%
Cuban: 1.2%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 6.4%
South American: 9.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.1%
Other White: 55.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 42.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 45.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.0%
Spanish: 5.2%
European & Indo-European: 2.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.3%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.7%
Elementary (1-4): 3.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.7%
High School (9-12): 4.0%
College / Graduate: 22.1%
Not Enrolled: 64.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources