Benton County Summary

Life in Benton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Benton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Benton County:

  • The population in Benton County is 95,615.

  • The median home value in Benton County is $527,449.

  • The median income in Benton County is $72,882.

  • The median rent in Benton County is $1,315.

  • The unemployment rate in Benton County is 6.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Benton County is 19.1%.

  • The average high in Benton County is 64.9° and there are 124.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Benton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Benton County

Corvallis, OR Population 60,050

Albany, OR Population 56,348

Philomath, OR Population 5,429

Adair Village, OR Population 1,185

Monroe, OR Population 853

Alpine, OR Population 244

Summit, OR Population 177

Alburtis , OR Population 147

Alsea, OR Population 139

Bellfountain, OR Population 43

Albrightsville , OR Population 0

Map Of Benton County

Benton County, OR Weather

  • The average high in Benton County is 64.9°.

  • There are 93.69 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 124.5 inches of rain each year with 3.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:33 hours of sun each day in Benton County.

StatBenton County
Mean High64.9
Nice Days93.69
Rainfall124.5
Snowfall3.0
Sunny_hours4:33
64.9°
Average High
124.5
Inches of Rain

Benton County Photos

Downtown Albany Oregon
Source: Wikipedia User M.O. Stevens | CC BY 3.0
Memorial Middle School Albany Oregon
Source: Wikipedia User M.O. Stevens | CC BY 3.0
South Albany High School Sign Oregon
Source: Public Domain
Albany Democrat Herald Building
Source: Public Domain
Albany Amtrak Station
Source: Public Domain
Albany Oregon Airport Hangar Area
Source: Wikipedia User Ian Poellet | GFDL

Benton County Demographics

Population over time in Benton County

The current population in Benton County is 95,615. The population has increased 3.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 94,667 2.7%
2021 92,168 1.2%
2020 91,107 -

Gender in Benton County

  • Benton County is 49.5% female with 47,322 female residents.

  • Benton County is 50.5% male with 48,292 male residents.

Female
49.5% (47,322)
Male
50.5% (48,292)
Gender Benton County OR USA
Female 49.5% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Benton County

Benton County is:

  • 78.5% White with 75,017 White residents.

  • 1.1% African American with 1,066 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 455 American Indian residents.

  • 6.9% Asian with 6,605 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 158 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 357 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 4,241 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.1% Hispanic with 7,716 Hispanic residents.

White
78.5% (75,017)
African American
1.1% (1,066)
American Indian
0.5% (455)
Asian
6.9% (6,605)
Hawaiian
0.2% (158)
Other
0.4% (357)
Two Or More
4.4% (4,241)
Hispanic
8.1% (7,716)

Table: Benton County By Race

Race Benton County OR USA
White 78.5% 73.3% 58.9%
African American 1.1% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 6.9% 4.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.4% 5.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 8.1% 13.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Benton County, Oregon

  • 7.8% of households in Benton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Benton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Benton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Benton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Benton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Benton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Benton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Benton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Benton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Benton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.8% (7,486)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (3,925)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.6% (7,221)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.3% (5,981)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.4% (8,999)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.8% (15,067)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (11,707)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.4% (16,605)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.3% (8,861)
$200,000 or more
10.2% (9,757)
Income Benton County OR USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 6.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.3% 6.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.4% 10.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.8% 16.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.4% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.3% 9.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.2% 10.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Benton County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Benton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Benton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in Benton County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Benton County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Benton County completed associate's degree.

  • 28.0% of adults in Benton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Benton County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Benton County completed professional degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Benton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (2,868)
9-12th Grade
2% (1,912)
High School / GED
15% (14,342)
Some College
19% (18,166)
Associate's Degree
8% (7,649)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (26,772)
Master's Degree
15% (14,342)
Professional Degree
3% (2,868)
Doctorate Degree
7% (6,693)
Education Benton County OR USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 5% 6%
High School / GED 15% 22% 26%
Some College 19% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 15% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 7% 2% 2%

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