Benton County, Missouri

Total Population: 19,887

County Seat: Warsaw

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.4%
Two or More Races3.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Other Race0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29015.