Benton County Demographics
A map of Benton County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 24,077 | 94.1% |
Multiracial | 757 | 3.0% |
Hispanic | 462 | 1.8% |
Black | 112 | 0.4% |
Native American/Other | 88 | 0.3% |
Asian | 79 | 0.3% |
Benton County, Iowa had a population of 25,575 in 2020. It was 94.1% White, 0.4% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.0% 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 25th most populous county of the 99 counties in Iowa.
Benton County's White Population
24,077 residents of Benton County identify as White, or 94.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Benton County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Benton County is ranked #20 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Benton County is more White than neighboring Iowa County (92.4% White), Black Hawk County (77.1% White), Linn County (81.6% White), and Tama County (77.5% White). Benton County is less White than neighboring Buchanan County (95.1% White).
Benton County's Black Population
112 residents of Benton County identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Benton County is ranked #72 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Benton County is more Black than neighboring Buchanan County (0.3% Black). Benton County is less Black than neighboring Iowa County (0.7% Black), Black Hawk County (10.3% Black), Linn County (7% Black), and Tama County (0.7% Black).
Benton County's Asian Population
79 residents of Benton County identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Benton County is ranked #73 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Benton County is less Asian than neighboring Iowa County (0.5% Asian), Black Hawk County (2.6% Asian), Linn County (2.3% Asian), and Tama County (0.5% Asian).
Benton County's Hispanic Population
462 residents of Benton County identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Benton County is ranked #87 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Benton County is more Hispanic than neighboring Buchanan County (1.6% Hispanic). Benton County is less Hispanic than neighboring Iowa County (3% Hispanic), Black Hawk County (4.9% Hispanic), Linn County (3.9% Hispanic), and Tama County (10.5% Hispanic).
Benton County's Native American/Other Population
88 residents of Benton County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. 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 Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Benton County is ranked #70 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Benton County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buchanan County (0.2% Native American/Other). Benton County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Iowa County (0.5% Native American/Other), Black Hawk County (1.1% Native American/Other), Linn County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Tama County (7.5% Native American/Other).
Benton County's Multiracial Population
757 residents of Benton County identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Benton County is ranked #28 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Benton County is more Multiracial than neighboring Iowa County (2.9% Multiracial), and Buchanan County (2.4% Multiracial). Benton County is less Multiracial than neighboring Black Hawk County (3.9% Multiracial), Linn County (4.5% Multiracial), and Tama County (3.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.