Benton County Demographics

A map of Benton County's Population by Race

Benton County, Arkansas had a population of 284,333 in 2020. It was 67.4% White, 1.6% Black, 4.8% Asian, 17.8% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Benton County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Benton County is the 2nd most populous county of the 75 counties in Arkansas.

Benton County's White Population

191,761 residents of Benton County identify as White, or 67.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Benton County is ranked #48 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Benton County is more White than neighboring Washington County (65.3% White), and Delaware County (61.9% White). Benton County is less White than neighboring McDonald County (71.5% White), Barry County (81.2% White), and Newton County (81.1% White).

Benton County's Black Population

4,523 residents of Benton County identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Benton County less than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Benton County is ranked #52 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Benton County is more Black than neighboring Delaware County (0.3% Black), Barry County (0.3% Black), and Newton County (0.9% Black). Benton County is less Black than neighboring McDonald County (1.8% Black), and Washington County (3.4% Black).

Benton County's Asian Population

13,602 residents of Benton County identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Benton County is ranked #1 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Benton County is more Asian than neighboring McDonald County (1.6% Asian), Washington County (2.3% Asian), Delaware County (1.2% Asian), Barry County (2.3% Asian), and Newton County (1.4% Asian).

Benton County's Hispanic Population

50,540 residents of Benton County identify as Hispanic, or 17.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Benton County slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Benton County is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Benton County is more Hispanic than neighboring McDonald County (12.1% Hispanic), Delaware County (4% Hispanic), Barry County (9.7% Hispanic), and Newton County (6.2% Hispanic). Benton County is less Hispanic than neighboring Washington County (18.2% Hispanic).

Benton County's Native American/Other Population

7,258 residents of Benton County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Benton County is ranked #6 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Benton County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Barry County (1.4% Native American/Other). Benton County is less Native American/Other than neighboring McDonald County (6.2% Native American/Other), Washington County (4.8% Native American/Other), Delaware County (21.3% Native American/Other), and Newton County (3.9% Native American/Other).

Benton County's Multiracial Population

16,649 residents of Benton County identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Benton County is ranked #9 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Benton County is more Multiracial than neighboring Barry County (5.1% Multiracial). Benton County is less Multiracial than neighboring McDonald County (6.8% Multiracial), Washington County (6% Multiracial), Delaware County (11.3% Multiracial), and Newton County (6.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.