Benton County, Washington
Total Population: 210,224
County Seat: Prosser
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
33.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.