Benton County, Iowa
Total Population: 25,698
County Seat: Vinton
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.