Iowa Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,724 (100%) |
| Population Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 11 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $86,962 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,865 |
| Median Home Value | $208,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,114 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,671 (78.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,531 (13.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 912 (8.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,202 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Family Households | 6,896 (67.6%) |
The table below compares Benton County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 25 | 76th |
| Population Density | # 34 | 66th |
| Median Household Income | # 6 | 95th |
| Per Capita Income | # 16 | 85th |
| Diversity Index | # 91 | 9th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
