Benton County, Missouri Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

20,151

Diversity Score

15.9

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.6%%

Benton County, Missouri 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, Missouri Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)18,46091.6%
Two or More Races8284.1%
Hispanic or Latino4112.0%
Black / African American1931.0%
Other Race960.5%
Native American850.4%
Pacific Islander460.2%
Asian320.2%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Benton County, Missouri

The largest racial or ethnic group in Benton County, Missouri is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 91.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Benton County, Missouri has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 15.9/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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