Benton County Demographics

A map of Benton County's Population by Race

Benton County, Oregon had a population of 95,184 in 2020. It was 75.9% White, 1.0% Black, 6.7% Asian, 9.0% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 6.1% 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 11th most populous county of the 36 counties in Oregon.

Benton County's White Population

72,209 residents of Benton County identify as White, or 75.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Benton County is ranked #24 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Benton County is more White than neighboring Polk County (74% White), and Yamhill County (73.7% White). Benton County is less White than neighboring Lincoln County (78.4% White), Lane County (77.9% White), and Linn County (81% White).

Benton County's Black Population

938 residents of Benton County identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Benton County is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Benton County is more Black than neighboring Polk County (0.8% Black), Lincoln County (0.4% Black), Yamhill County (0.8% Black), and Linn County (0.5% Black). Benton County is less Black than neighboring Lane County (1.1% Black).

Benton County's Asian Population

6,375 residents of Benton County identify as Asian, or 6.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Benton County is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Benton County is more Asian than neighboring Polk County (1.9% Asian), Lincoln County (1.3% Asian), Yamhill County (1.4% Asian), Lane County (2.5% Asian), and Linn County (1.1% Asian).

Benton County's Hispanic Population

8,524 residents of Benton County identify as Hispanic, or 9.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Benton County is ranked #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Benton County is less Hispanic than neighboring Polk County (14.6% Hispanic), Lincoln County (9.6% Hispanic), Yamhill County (16.5% Hispanic), Lane County (9.9% Hispanic), and Linn County (9.8% Hispanic).

Benton County's Native American/Other Population

1,342 residents of Benton County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. 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 Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Benton County is ranked #29 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Benton County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Polk County (2.7% Native American/Other), Lincoln County (3.8% Native American/Other), Yamhill County (2% Native American/Other), Lane County (1.7% Native American/Other), and Linn County (1.7% Native American/Other).

Benton County's Multiracial Population

5,796 residents of Benton County identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Benton County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 36 counties in Oregon, Benton County is ranked #13 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Benton County is more Multiracial than neighboring Polk County (6% Multiracial), Yamhill County (5.6% Multiracial), and Linn County (5.9% Multiracial). Benton County is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln County (6.6% Multiracial), and Lane County (6.9% Multiracial).

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