Benton County, Arkansas
Benton County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Benton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 221,339 and a population density of 97 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 288,774 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bentonville. The county was created 189 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
Benton County at a glance
Benton County currently has 21 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
21
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Arkansas counties
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RogersPopulation 70,522
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Quick Facts about Benton County
| Population | 288,774 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County |
| Area | 2280 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 4.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3387,-94.2562 |
| Named for | Thomas Hart Benton |
| Capital | Bentonville |
| Establishment | September 30, 1836 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:04:42 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 127 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 23.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Benton County is located at 36°20'19"N 94°15'22"W (36.3387200, -94.2561900). It has 7 neighbors: Carroll County, Madison County, Washington County, Barry County, McDonald County, Adair County and Delaware County.
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The largest city of Benton County is Rogers with a population of 70,522. Other cities include, Bentonville population 57,537, Bella Vista population 29,423, Centerton population 17,736 and Siloam Springs population 17,611. See all Benton County cities & populated places.
Benton County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |
| Bentonville | 57,537 | Town in Arkansas |
| Bella Vista | 29,423 | City in Arkansas, United States |
| Centerton | 17,736 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Siloam Springs | 17,611 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Lowell | 9,876 | City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States |
| Cave Springs | 5,737 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Gentry | 4,240 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Gravette | 3,612 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Bethel Heights | 2,970 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Little Flock | 2,812 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Prairie Creek | 2,066 | Census-designated place in Benton County, Arkansas |
| Decatur | 1,790 | City in Benton County, Arkansas, United States |
| Highfill | 916 | Human settlement in Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Garfield | 597 | City in Benton County, Arkansas, United States |
| Sulphur Springs | 526 | City in Benton County, Arkansas, United States |
Official website of Benton County
Official Website- Bentonville
Demographics
The population of Benton County increased by 23.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 221,339 | - | census |
| 2011 | 229,171 | 3.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 234,938 | 2.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 239,461 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 244,841 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 251,591 | 2.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 259,212 | 2.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 259,212 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 266,585 | 2.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 272,266 | 2.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 279,141 | 2.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 288,774 | 3.34% | estimation process |
People born in Benton County (3)
People born in Benton County, including politician William Wirt Hastings, baseball player Gene Stephens, U.S. Army officer James W. Sutherland, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (8)
- Benton County, Washington county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 206,426 people.
- Benton County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 93,239 people.
- Benton County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 40,958 people.
- Benton County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 25,414 people.
- Benton County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 19,627 people.
- Benton County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 16,131 people.
- Benton County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 8,741 people.
- Benton County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 8,351 people.
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |
| City of Jonesboro | 70,187 | County seat city in Craighead County, Arkansas, USA |