Benton County, OR

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2020 Population

92,168

1.16% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2018 Median Age

32.9

0.305% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.6%

2.69% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$65,142

4.94% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$357,900

8.03% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

45,163

2.58% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Benton County, OR had a population of 92.2k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $65,142. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Benton County, OR grew from 91,107 to 92,168, a 1.16% increase and its median household income grew from $62,077 to $65,142, a 4.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Benton County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.35%), White (Hispanic) (3.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.6%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.09%).

None of the households in Benton County, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.2% of the residents in Benton County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Benton County, OR are Oregon State University (8,160 degrees awarded in 2020) and Phagans Beauty College (43 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Benton County, OR was $357,900, and the homeownership rate was 56.8%.

Most people in Benton County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Benton County, OR was 2 cars per household.

Benton County, OR borders Lane County, OR, Lincoln County, OR, Linn County, OR, and Polk County, OR.

Population & Diversity

Benton County, OR is home to a population of 92.2k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.94% of Benton County, OR residents were born outside of the country (9.16k people).

In 2020, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (73.4k people) in Benton County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.78k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.51k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.2%

2020 Citizenship

93%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.2% of Benton County, OR residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Benton County, OR was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Benton County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Benton County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
73.4k ± 196
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.78k ± 272
White (Hispanic)
3.51k ± 435

7.63%

Hispanic Population

7.03k people

7.63% of the people in Benton County, OR are hispanic (7.03k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Benton County, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
141,609 ± 9,081 people
Vietnam
22,538 ± 3,676 people
China
22,455 ± 3,669 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 141,609 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,538 and China with 22,455.

Foreign-Born Population

9.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.16k people

9.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.93k people

As of 2020, 9.94% of Benton County, OR residents (9.16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Benton County, OR was 9.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Benton County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,630 ± 244
Gulf War (2001-)
963 ± 187
Gulf War (1990s)
571 ± 154

Benton County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Benton County, OR employs 45.2k people. The largest industries in Benton County, OR are Educational Services (10,236 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,894 people), and Manufacturing (4,154 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($113,125), Public Administration ($71,394), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($56,875).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,561. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

45.2k

2020 Value

± 1,571

2.58%

1 Year growth

± 4.59%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Benton County, OR grew at a rate of 2.58%, from 44k employees to 45.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Benton County, OR, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (5,409 people), Management Occupations (4,856 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,575 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Benton County, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.2k

2020 Value

± 1,571

2.58%

1 Year growth

± 4.59%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Benton County, OR grew at a rate of 2.58%, from 44k employees to 45.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Benton County, OR, are Educational Services (10,236 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,894 people), and Manufacturing (4,154 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Benton County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Benton County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,614

Median earning men ± $3,240

$28,497

Median earning women ± $2,717

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($83,214), Manufacturing ($68,241), and Construction ($60,062).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($54,698), Construction ($47,833), and Manufacturing ($43,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,013
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
496
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
439
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$905k
Manufacturing
$571k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$251k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $19B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($14.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oregon.

$185B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

93.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $185B. This is expected to increase 93.6% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$36.1B
California
$24.7B
Idaho
$3.73B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $36.1B, followed by California with $24.7B and Idaho and $3.73B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Benton County, OR went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 67.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (28.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.16%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (67.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (28.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.16%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Benton County, OR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Oregon

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Benton County, OR awarded 8,203 degrees. The student population of Benton County, OR in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 16,674 male students and 15,692 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Benton County, OR are White (5,112 and 70.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (738 and 10.1%), Asian (574 and 7.88%), and Two or More Races (488 and 6.7%).

The largest universities in Benton County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Oregon State University (8,160 and 99.5%) and Phagans Beauty College (43 and 0.524%).

The most popular majors in Benton County, OR are Computer Science (762 and 9.29%), General Business Administration & Management (402 and 4.9%), and Mechanical Engineering (342 and 4.17%).

The median tuition cost in Benton County, OR for a public four year colleges is $9,846 for in-state students and $29,445 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Benton County, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 32,366 (51.5% men and 48.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 32,366 students enrolled in Benton County, OR, 51.5% men and 48.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19,581 records, of which 50.3% were women and 49.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
284 degree-majors awarded
Computer Science
651 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
314 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Benton County, OR was Mechanical Engineering with 284 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Benton County, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oregon State University
8,160 degrees awarded
Phagans Beauty College
43 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oregon State University with 8,160 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 4,106 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Benton County, OR, which is 1 times more than the 4,097 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,112 degrees mean that there were 6.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 738 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,846) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,012) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Measure

In 2020, 0.725% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.812% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (878k), High School or Equivalent (788k), and Bachelors Degree (661k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Benton County, OR was $357,900 in 2020, which is 1.56 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $331,300 to $357,900, a 8.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Benton County, OR is 56.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Benton County, OR have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Benton County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Benton County, OR is $65,142. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Benton County, OR was Census Tract 5 with a value of $93,224, followed by Census Tract 9 and Census Tract 109, with respective values of $79,623 and $78,815.

In 2021, 21.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Benton County, OR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.212%.

Housing

Property

$357,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,998

$20,460

Median Property Taxes

±$835

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Benton County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Benton County, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.8%

Homeownership

2020

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 56.8% of the housing units in Benton County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Benton County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5
Census Tract 9
Census Tract 109

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Benton County, OR was Census Tract 5 with a value of $93,224, followed by Census Tract 9 and Census Tract 109, with respective values of $79,623 and $78,815.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Benton County, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,142

Median Household Income

± $2,258

36.1k

Number of Households

± 1,308

In 2020, the median household income of the 36.1k households in Benton County, OR grew to $65,142 from the previous year's value of $62,077.

The following chart displays the households in Benton County, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Benton County, OR is from Oregon.

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2020, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.249% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (64.5%)
Worked At Home (9.36%)
Walked (7.91%)

In 2020, 64.5% of workers in Benton County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.36%) and those who walked to work (7.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Benton County, OR have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Benton County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Benton County, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Benton County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Benton County, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 21.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Benton County, OR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.212%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Benton County, OR (16.1k out of 86.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Benton County, OR is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 11.4% of the children was living in poverty in Benton County, OR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 5.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 128 in Benton County, OR. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.7% of the population of Benton County, OR has health coverage, with 52.6% on employee plans, 13% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oregon was $8,044 in 2014. This is a 7.73% increase from the previous year ($7,467).

Primary care physicians in Benton County, OR see 877 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.229% increase from the previous year (875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1389 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 101 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oregon. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oregon, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

877 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Benton County, OR

Primary care physicians in Benton County, OR see an average of 877 patients per year. This represents a 0.229% increase from the previous year (875 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Benton County, OR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oregon across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 32.7% between 18 and 34 years, 31.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.34%

Uninsured

52.6%

Employer Coverage

13%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Benton County, OR grew by 3.98% from 5.13% to 5.34%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Benton County, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 31.8 in Benton County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Benton County, OR.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 21.6% in Benton County, OR.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Benton County, OR.

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