Benton County, Iowa

Total Population: 25,698

County Seat: Vinton

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Median Home Value

$198,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$84,742

Across all households

Median Age

43.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.7%
Two or More Races2.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.1%

65 Years and Over

19.3%

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

3.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$84,742

Mean Household Income

$99,622

Per Capita Income

$40,995

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$198,400

Median Rent

$815/mo

Total Housing Units

11,095

Owner-Occupied

84.3%

Renter-Occupied

15.7%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Married Couple Households

57.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

19.3%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

87.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19011.