Unified School District · TN
Benton County School District
Benton County School District is a unified school district in Tennessee with a community population of 16,006. The median household income is $51,746 and the median age is 47.8.
16,006
Population
41
People / sq mi
$51,746
Median Income
47.8
Median Age
Benton County School District covers 394 sq mi of land at 40.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 64.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
Economy & Income
$51,746
Median Household Income
$30,044
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$153,600
Median Home Value
$768
Median Rent
75.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.5%
High School+
12.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Benton County School District serves a community with a population of 16,006 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Tennessee.
The median household income in Benton County School District is $51,746, with a per capita income of $30,044. The poverty rate is 12.5%.
Benton County School District is 90.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 64.2% Asian, and 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Benton County School District, 88.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Benton County School District is $153,600, with a median rent of $768. The homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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Data for Benton County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4700240).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.