Benton County, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 89th-largest in Indiana

The population of Benton County, Indiana is 8,708 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 89th-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $61,811, the median home value is $135,400, and the median age is 40.3.

The population of Benton County has declined 0.1% since 2010 (8,863 → 8,853), a -0.01% annualized rate.

Benton County within Indiana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

8,708

Population

-0.01%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$61,811

Median Income

$135,400

Median Home Value

Benton County covers 406 sq mi of land at 21.4 people per square mile.

About Benton County, IN

Homeownership is the standout figure in Benton County: 80.5% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Benton County is a county in Indiana with a population of 8,708.

Median household income is $61,811, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.2%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $135,400, with typical rent around $834.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 18.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.8%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Benton County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Benton County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Benton County had a population of 8,863 in 2010 and 8,853 in 2024, a -0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,863 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.01%.

Benton County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

8,853

Population (2024)

8,863

Population (2010)

8,863

Peak (2010)

-0.01%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	8,863	-	-	estimate
2011	8,859	-4	-0.05%	estimate
2012	8,824	-35	-0.40%	estimate
2013	8,752	-72	-0.82%	estimate
2014	8,724	-28	-0.32%	estimate
2015	8,698	-26	-0.30%	estimate
2016	8,659	-39	-0.45%	estimate
2017	8,637	-22	-0.25%	estimate
2018	8,677	+40	+0.46%	estimate
2019	8,763	+86	+0.99%	estimate
2020	8,707	-56	-0.64%	estimate
2021	8,678	-29	-0.33%	estimate
2022	8,676	-2	-0.02%	estimate
2023	8,761	+85	+0.98%	estimate
2024	8,853	+92	+1.05%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.0%
Black or African American	1.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.3

Median Age

48.7%

Female

51.3%

Male

17.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.9%

5–9

7.7%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

5.6%

25–34

11.3%

35–44

12.6%

45–54

12.1%

55–59

7.8%

60–64

6.6%

65–74

9.8%

75–84

5.1%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 20.2% · Seniors (65+): 17.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$61,811$-8,240 vs state
Mean household income	$83,038
Per-capita income	$33,363
Poverty rate	9.2%+0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	59.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

22.1%

Professional & business services

17.8%

Agriculture

11.5%

Education & health care

8.9%

Construction

6.8%

Finance & real estate

6.1%

Information

5.3%

Retail trade

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Benton County is manufacturing, accounting for 22.1% of workers.

How residents commute

1.5%

Drive alone

2.3%

Carpool

81.4%

Public transit

5.8%

Work from home

26.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$135,400$-66,200 vs state

Median home value

$834

Median rent

80.5%

Homeownership rate

3,778

Total housing units

91.8%

Occupied

8.2%

Vacant

19.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.6%

With health insurance

93.0%

With broadband internet

21.2%

Foreign-born

7.3%

Veterans (18+)

17.7%

With a disability

94.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.6%

High School+

18.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Benton County, Indiana has a population of 8,708 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 89th-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 21 people per square mile.

The population of Benton County has declined 0.1% since 2010 (8,863 → 8,853), a -0.01% annualized rate.

The median household income in Benton County, Indiana is $61,811, with mean (average) household income of $83,038 and per-capita income of $33,363. 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Benton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.0%), Black or African American (1.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Benton County, Indiana is 40.3 years. Residents are 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

The median home value in Benton County is $135,400 and median monthly rent is $834. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,778 total housing units, 8.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Benton County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Benton County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.