Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 212,905 (100%) |
| Population Density | 125 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 51 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $89,874 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,435 |
| Median Home Value | $407,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 83,101 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 52,779 (63.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 25,267 (30.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,055 (6.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 78,046 |
| Average Household Size | 2.70 |
| Family Households | 52,763 (67.6%) |
The table below compares Benton County to the other 39 counties and county equivalents in Washington 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 | # 10 | 76th |
| Population Density | # 9 | 79th |
| Median Household Income | # 9 | 79th |
| Per Capita Income | # 16 | 61st |
| Diversity Index | # 9 | 79th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Washington Census Data Comparison Tool.