Benton County, AR

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Population

272,608

2.37% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Boozman

Republican Party

US Senator

Tom Cotton

Republican Party

Median Age

35.5

Poverty Rate

9.91%

Median Household Income

$67,164

5.36% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$196,700

8.98% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

136,545

4.32% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Benton County, AR had a population of 273k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $67,164. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Benton County, AR grew from 266,300 to 272,608, a 2.37% increase and its median household income grew from $63,746 to $67,164, a 5.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Benton County, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.9%), White (Hispanic) (14.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.8%). NaNk% of the people in Benton County, AR speak a non-English language, and 92.1% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Benton County, AR are NorthWest Arkansas Community College (1,077 degrees awarded in 2017), John Brown University (625 degrees), and Bryan University (454458) (82 degrees).

The median property value in Benton County, AR is $196,700, and the homeownership rate is 67.2%. Most people in Benton County, AR commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Benton County, AR is 2 cars per household.

Benton County, AR borders Carroll County, AR, Madison County, AR, Washington County, AR, Barry County, MO, McDonald County, MO, Adair County, OK, and Delaware County, OK.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Arkansas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Arkansas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arkansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Arkansas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Benton County, AR went to Donald J. Trump with 62.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (28.9%), followed by Other (8.21%). The most partisan county was Polk County, AR with 80.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (28.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (8.21%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 62.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (28.9%), followed by Other (8.21%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Arkansas.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Benton County, AR

62.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Arkansas

Polk County, AR
80.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Searcy County, AR
79.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Pike County, AR
79.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Arkansas was Polk County, AR with 80.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Arkansas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Arkansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

John Boozman

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tom Cotton

Senator from Arkansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Arkansas

Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Arkansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Benton County, AR is home to a population of 273k people, from which 92.1% are citizens. As of 2018, 10.8% of Benton County, AR residents were born outside of the country (29.4k people).

In 2018, there were 5.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (199k people) in Benton County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.6k White (Hispanic) and 10.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Benton County, AR

White (Non-Hispanic)
199k ± 361
White (Hispanic)
39.6k ± 1.81k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 852

16.9%

Hispanic Population

46k people

16.9% of the people in Benton County, AR are hispanic (46k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Benton County, AR as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

29.4k people

10.7%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

28.4k people

As of 2018, 10.8% of Benton County, AR residents (29.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Benton County, AR was 10.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Benton County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2018, the median age of all people in Benton County, AR was 35.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Benton County, AR are getting staying the same age. In 2017, the average age of all Benton County, AR residents was 36.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,937 ± 5,902 people
El Salvador
17,093 ± 3,201 people
India
7,121 ± 2,069 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 58,937 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 17,093 and India with 7,121.

Citizenship

92.1%

2018 Citizenship

91.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 92.1% of Benton County, AR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Benton County, AR was 91.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Benton County, AR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,344 ± 912
Gulf War (2001-)
3,425 ± 939
Gulf War (1990s)
2,892 ± 929

Benton County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Benton County, AR is $67,164. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Benton County, AR was Census Tract 213.06 with a value of $138,021, followed by Census Tract 213.08 and Census Tract 206.06, with respective values of $136,715 and $125,000.

Males in Arkansas have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,929. The income inequality in Arkansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Benton County, AR employs 137k people. The largest industries in Benton County, AR are Retail Trade (26,914 people), Manufacturing (21,053 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (15,229 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($90,884), Wholesale Trade ($64,715), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,486).

Wages

Median Household Income

$67,164

2018 value

± $4,406

5.36%

1 Year Growth

± 7.51%

Households in Benton County, AR have a median annual income of $67,164, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $63,746 in 2017, which represents a 5.36% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Benton County, AR compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

$56,889

Average Male Salary in Arkansas

± $2,026

$41,929

Average Female Salary in Arkansas

± $1,387

In 2018, full-time male employees in Arkansas made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Arkansas by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Arkansas

Asian
$57,960 ± $13,282
White
$46,624 ± $1,347
Two or More Races
$43,940 ± $9,019

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Arkansas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.24 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Arkansas.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Arkansas by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Benton County, AR is from Arkansas.

0.452

2018 Wage GINI in Arkansas

0.44

2017 Wage GINI in Arkansas

In 2018, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.76% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 213.06
Census Tract 213.08
Census Tract 206.06

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Benton County, AR was Census Tract 213.06 with a value of $138,021, followed by Census Tract 213.08 and Census Tract 206.06, with respective values of $136,715 and $125,000.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Benton County, AR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Benton County, AR (25.4k out of 256k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
21,790 ± 1,080
Hispanic
6,159 ± 555
Two Or More
862 ± 180

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Benton County, AR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

137k

2018 Value

± 6,041

4.32%

1 Year growth

± 6.14%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Benton County, AR grew at a rate of 4.32%, from 131k employees to 137k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Benton County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,637 people), Sales & Related Occupations (15,351 people), and Management Occupations (14,451 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Benton County, AR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Benton County, AR, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,637 people), Sales & Related Occupations (15,351 people), and Management Occupations (14,451 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Benton County, AR has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.65 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.43 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.25 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Benton County, AR, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($102,412), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($85,363), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($78,823).

Industries

Employment by Industries

137k

2018 Value

± 6,041

4.32%

1 Year growth

± 6.14%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Benton County, AR grew at a rate of 4.32%, from 131k employees to 137k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Benton County, AR, are Retail Trade (26,914 people), Manufacturing (21,053 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (15,229 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Benton County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Benton County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Benton County, AR, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (26,914 people), Manufacturing (21,053 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (15,229 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Benton County, AR has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (5.24 times higher than expected), Retail Trade (1.79 times), and Manufacturing (1.58 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Benton County, AR, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($90,884), Wholesale Trade ($64,715), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,486).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Arkansas product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $24.5B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17.5B) and Mixed freight ($8.54B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Arkansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Arkansas.

$150B

2015 Value in Arkansas

$228B

Projected 2045 Value in Arkansas

52.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound Arkansas trade was $150B. This is expected to increase 52.4% to $228B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Arkansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Arkansas to other states, or from other states to Arkansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Mississippi
$12.4B
Texas
$11.4B
Missouri
$7.98B

In 2015, the top outbound Arkansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Mississippi with $12.4B, followed by Texas with $11.4B and Missouri and $7.98B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Arkansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Benton County, AR awarded 1,850 degrees. The student population of Benton County, AR is skewed towards women, with 4,589 male students and 6,091 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Benton County, AR are White (1,300 and 72.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (244 and 13.7%), Two or More Races (56 and 3.14%), and Black or African American (51 and 2.86%).

The largest universities in Benton County, AR by number of degrees awarded are NorthWest Arkansas Community College (1,077 and 58.2%), John Brown University (625 and 33.8%), and Bryan University (454458) (82 and 4.43%).

The most popular majors in Benton County, AR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (515 and 27.8%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (197 and 10.6%), and General Business (130 and 7.03%).

The median tuition costs in Benton County, AR are $19,625 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
81 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
364 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
115 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Benton County, AR was Registered Nursing with 81 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Benton County, AR according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
1,077 degrees awarded
John Brown University
625 degrees awarded
Bryan University (454458)
82 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$19,625

Median Private

In 2017, the Benton County, AR institution with the largest number of graduating students was NorthWest Arkansas Community College with 1,077 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

735

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,115

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 735 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Benton County, AR, which is 0.659 times less than the 1,115 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Benton County, AR by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,300 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
244 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
56 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Benton County, AR were to White students. These 1,300 degrees mean that there were 5.33 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 244 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Benton County, AR was $196,700 in 2018, which is 0.856 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $180,500 to $196,700, a 8.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Benton County, AR is 67.2%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Benton County, AR have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Benton County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$196,700

2018 Median

± $10,431

$180,500

2017 Median

± $8,918

In 2018, the median property value in Benton County, AR grew to to $196,700 from the previous year's value of $180,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Benton County, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Benton County, AR the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,164

Median Household Income

± $4,406

100k

Number of Households

± 5,099

In 2018, the median household income of the 100k households in Benton County, AR grew to $67,164 from the previous year's value of $63,746.

The following chart displays the households in Benton County, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Benton County, AR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Benton County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

67.2%

2018 Homeownership

64.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 67.2% of the housing units in Benton County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Benton County, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Benton County, AR have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.872% of the workforce in Benton County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Benton County, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
84.1%
Carpooled
9.59%
Worked At Home
4.21%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Benton County, AR was Drove Alone (84.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.59%) and those who Worked At Home (4.21%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Benton County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Benton County, AR have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

90.8% of the population of Benton County, AR has health coverage, with 56.6% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 9.33% on Medicare, 9.46% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Arkansas was $7,408 in 2014. This is a 6.91% increase from the previous year ($6,929).

Primary care physicians in Benton County, AR see 1664 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year (1719 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2306 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 490 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17.2%). Additionally, St. Francis County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,664 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Benton County, AR

Primary care physicians in Benton County, AR see an average of 1,664 patients per year. This represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year (1,719 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Benton County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arkansas.

$7,408

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Arkansas

$3,906

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,108

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,479

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Arkansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.91%, from $6,929 to $7,408.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

9.22%

Uninsured

56.6%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

9.33%

Medicare

9.46%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between N/A and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Benton County, AR N/A by N/A from N/A% to 9.22%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Benton County, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.