Bentonville is a city located in Benton County Arkansas. Bentonville has a 2024 population of 61,020. It is also the county seat of Benton County. Bentonville is currently growing at a rate of 2.6% annually and its population has increased by 11.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 54,822 in 2020.
The average household income in Bentonville is $145,301 with a poverty rate of 6.27%. The median age in Bentonville is 31.9 years: 30.9 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bentonville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,397 | 62.84% |
| Two or more races | 10,252 | 18.2% |
| Asian | 7,194 | 12.77% |
| Black or African American | 1,924 | 3.42% |
| Other race | 976 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 351 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 232 | 0.41% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,597 | 2.57 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Married | 11,270 | 3.21 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 7,230 | 1.24 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
| Female | 2,341 | 3.28 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Male | 756 | 3.59 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
50.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 971 | 2.73% |
| Associates Degree | 2,336 | 6.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,801 | 30.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,267 | 23.27% |
| High School Graduate | 6,673 | 18.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 683 | 1.92% |
| Some College | 5,792 | 16.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,130 | 21,530 | 11,783 |
| 2+ Races | 5,182 | 4,597 | 2,001 |
| Asian | 4,731 | 4,542 | 4,107 |
| Hispanic | 3,288 | 2,591 | 875 |
| Black | 1,229 | 1,212 | 756 |
| Other Race | 676 | 638 | 143 |
| Native American | 296 | 286 | 51 |
| Islander | 104 | 98 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,244 | $103,216 | $56,870 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,440 | $121,297 | $92,804 |
| High School Graduate | $42,480 | $49,787 | $36,365 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,206 | $36,704 | $35,313 |
| Overall | $74,094 | $91,490 | $53,526 |
| Some College | $53,348 | $59,794 | $48,516 |
$74,094
Average Earnings
$91,490
Average Male
$53,526
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.58% of Bentonville residents speak only English, while 16.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,220 | 1,542 | 4.79% |
| Multiple | 10,064 | 918 | 9.12% |
| Hispanic | 5,924 | 845 | 14.26% |
| Other | 976 | 169 | 17.32% |
| Islander | 220 | 149 | 67.73% |
| Black | 1,856 | 83 | 4.47% |
| Native | 351 | 60 | 17.09% |
| Asian | 7,170 | 47 | 0.66% |
6.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.33%
Male Poverty Rate
7.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bentonville is Islander, with 67.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bentonville is Asian, with 0.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.94% |
| High School | 8.43% |
| Some College | 8.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.22% |
| Female Employed | 3.34% |
| Male Employed | 2.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $135,639 | $172,491 |
| Households | $108,465 | $145,301 |
| Married Families | $156,452 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,905 | $86,716 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,659
Number of Veterans
1,516
Male Veterans
143
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 633 |
| Vietnam | 466 |
| Second Gulf War | 410 |
| Korea | 104 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 582 |
| 75+ | 394 |
| 55 to 64 | 309 |
| 65 to 74 | 245 |
| 18 to 34 | 129 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,418 | 5.41% |
| 2+ Races | 190 | 2.84% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 1.53% |
| Black | 26 | 1.81% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 7 | 2.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.6%
Labor Force Participation
72.5%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.63%
Born in Bentonville
83.49%
Native Born
16.51%
Foreign Born
12.08%
Non Citizen
4.43%
Naturalized
83.49% of Bentonville residents were born in the United States, with 36.63% having been born in Arkansas. 12.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 68,769 | 1,550 | 2.31% |
| 2028 | 67,219 | 1,550 | 2.36% |
| 2027 | 65,669 | 1,550 | 2.42% |
| 2026 | 64,119 | 1,549 | 2.48% |
| 2025 | 62,570 | 1,550 | 2.54% |
| 2024 | 61,020 | 1,549 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 59,471 | 1,598 | 2.76% |
| 2022 | 57,873 | 941 | 1.65% |
| 2021 | 56,932 | 2,110 | 3.85% |
| 2020 | 54,822 | -238 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 55,060 | 3,921 | 7.67% |
| 2018 | 51,139 | 1,701 | 3.44% |
| 2017 | 49,438 | 2,237 | 4.74% |
| 2016 | 47,201 | 2,445 | 5.46% |
| 2015 | 44,756 | 2,748 | 6.54% |
| 2014 | 42,008 | 1,533 | 3.79% |
| 2013 | 40,475 | 1,729 | 4.46% |
| 2012 | 38,746 | 1,528 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 37,218 | 1,370 | 3.82% |
| 2010 | 35,848 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,730 | 8,473 | 75.27% |
| 1990 | 11,257 | 2,501 | 28.56% |
| 1980 | 8,756 | 3,248 | 58.97% |
| 1970 | 5,508 | 1,859 | 50.95% |
| 1960 | 3,649 | 749 | 25.83% |
| 1950 | 2,900 | 500 | 20.83% |
| 1940 | 2,400 | 600 | 33.33% |
| 1900 | 1,800 | -66,969 | -97.38% |