Benton County, Indiana

Total Population: 8,708

County Seat: Fowler

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Median Home Value

$135,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,811

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.0%
Two or More Races1.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

24.7%

65 Years and Over

17.2%

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.7%

No Health Insurance

6.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,811

Mean Household Income

$83,038

Per Capita Income

$33,363

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$135,400

Median Rent

$834/mo

Total Housing Units

3,778

Owner-Occupied

80.5%

Renter-Occupied

19.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Married Couple Households

48.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.1%

Average Household Size

2.48

Broadband Internet Access

87.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 18007.