Benton County Summary

Life in Benton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Benton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Benton County:

  • The population in Benton County is 15,933.

  • The median home value in Benton County is $165,938.

  • The median income in Benton County is $47,737.

  • The median rent in Benton County is $779.

  • The unemployment rate in Benton County is 6.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Benton County is 18.0%.

  • The average high in Benton County is 74.8° and there are 124.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Benton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Benton County

Camden, TN Population 3,670

Big Sandy, TN Population 593

Eva, TN Population 97

Map Of Benton County

Benton County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Benton County is 74.8°.

  • There are 87.53 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 124.5 inches of rain each year with 2.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:14 hours of sun each day in Benton County.

StatBenton County
Mean High74.8
Nice Days87.53
Rainfall124.5
Snowfall2.1
Sunny_hours5:14
74.8°
Average High
124.5
Inches of Rain

Benton County Photos

Downtown Camden Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Thomas R Machnitzki (thom | GFDL
Patsy Cline Memorial Camden Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Thomas R Machnitzki | CC BY-SA 3.0
Tennessee River Benton County Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | GFDL
William Thompson House
Source: Wikipedia User Pinakin shah | CC BY-SA 3.0

Benton County Demographics

Population over time in Benton County

The current population in Benton County is 15,933. The population has decreased -1.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 15,872 -1.6%
2021 16,133 -0.0%
2020 16,140 -

Gender in Benton County

  • Benton County is 50.8% female with 8,096 female residents.

  • Benton County is 49.2% male with 7,837 male residents.

Female
50.8% (8,096)
Male
49.2% (7,837)
Gender Benton County TN USA
Female 50.8% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 49.2% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Benton County

Benton County is:

  • 91.4% White with 14,560 White residents.

  • 1.9% African American with 304 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 170 Asian residents.

  • 0.8% Hawaiian with 123 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 469 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 289 Hispanic residents.

White
91.4% (14,560)
African American
1.9% (304)
American Indian
0.1% (18)
Asian
1.1% (170)
Hawaiian
0.8% (123)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.9% (469)
Hispanic
1.8% (289)

Table: Benton County By Race

Race Benton County TN USA
White 91.4% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 1.9% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.8% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Benton County, Tennessee

  • 5.0% of households in Benton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Benton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Benton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Benton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Benton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Benton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Benton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Benton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Benton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Benton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.0% (801)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (882)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.8% (2,199)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.9% (1,731)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.9% (2,689)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (2,713)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.3% (2,438)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.2% (1,468)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.7% (581)
$200,000 or more
2.7% (425)
Income Benton County TN USA
Less than $10,000 5.0% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.8% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.9% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.9% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.3% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.2% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.7% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Benton County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Benton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Benton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 46.0% of adults in Benton County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Benton County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Benton County completed associate's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Benton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Benton County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Benton County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Benton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (1,115)
9-12th Grade
9% (1,433)
High School / GED
46% (7,329)
Some College
20% (3,186)
Associate's Degree
7% (1,115)
Bachelor's Degree
6% (955)
Master's Degree
4% (637)
Professional Degree
1% (159)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Benton County TN USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 46% 31% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 6% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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