Benton County, Iowa Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

25,724

Diversity Score

10.7

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.4%%

Benton County, Iowa Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Benton County, Iowa Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)24,29394.4%
Two or More Races7092.8%
Hispanic or Latino5072.0%
Black / African American1040.4%
Asian600.2%
Other Race290.1%
Native American220.1%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Benton County, Iowa

The largest racial or ethnic group in Benton County, Iowa is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 94.4% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Benton County, Iowa has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 10.7/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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