Benton County, Washington

Total Population: 210,224

County Seat: Prosser

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Median Home Value

$369,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$87,316

Across all households

Median Age

36.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

33.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)65.7%
Hispanic or Latino24.8%
Two or More Races3.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Other Race0.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

26.4%

65 Years and Over

15.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

91.8%

No Health Insurance

7.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$87,316

Mean Household Income

$111,832

Per Capita Income

$41,588

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$369,400

Median Rent

$1,256/mo

Total Housing Units

81,792

Owner-Occupied

68.5%

Renter-Occupied

31.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Married Couple Households

50.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.5%

Average Household Size

2.71

Broadband Internet Access

91.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

15.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 53005.