Missouri Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,151 (100%) |
| Population Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 16 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,567 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,477 |
| Median Home Value | $177,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 13,594 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,187 (52.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,386 (10.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,021 (36.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,573 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Family Households | 5,603 (65.4%) |
The table below compares Benton County to the other 115 counties and county equivalents in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 55 | 53rd |
| Population Density | # 63 | 46th |
| Median Household Income | # 91 | 22nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 42 | 64th |
| Diversity Index | # 62 | 47th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
