Benton County, Missouri
Total Population: 19,887
County Seat: Warsaw
Median Home Value
$164,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$52,200
Across all households
Median Age
54.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
17.1%
65 Years and Over
31.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.5%
No Health Insurance
9.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$52,200
Mean Household Income
$68,388
Per Capita Income
$30,994
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
63.5%
SNAP / Food Stamps
13.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$164,700
Median Rent
$823/mo
Total Housing Units
13,579
Owner-Occupied
83.7%
Renter-Occupied
16.3%
Vacancy Rate
39.9%
Married Couple Households
52.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
22.9%
Average Household Size
2.40
Broadband Internet Access
80.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29015.