County profile · Tennessee
Benton County, TN market data
How Benton County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 16,183
- +2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 7,121
- Median household income
- $51,746
- +38.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $153,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,112
- Highest market score
- 71
- Auto repair shops, #307 of 2,378 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Benton County has an estimated 16,183 people and 7,121 households. Population estimates put the population change in Benton County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.1%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Benton County is $51,746, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 38.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Benton County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Of the business types scored in Benton County, auto repair shops (71), insurance agencies (65) and auto repair and car care businesses (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #307 of 2,378 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (55% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (55% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Benton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Benton County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 71 | #307 of 2,378 | 10 | 14.0 | $636K | 143 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 65 | #623 of 2,272 | 10 | 14.0 | $1.8M | 146 | 6 |
| Auto repair and car care | 62 | #668 of 2,401 | 21 | 29.5 | $303K | 113 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 55 | #875 of 2,385 | 15 | 21.1 | $347K | 163 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 54 | #853 of 2,229 | 9 | 12.6 | Index only | 236 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 53 | #865 of 2,176 | 8 | 11.2 | Index only | 211 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 53 | #997 of 2,339 | 9 | 12.6 | $578K | 134 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 52 | #1,111 of 2,402 | 12 | 16.9 | $3.2M | 93 | 4 |
| Gas stations | 49 | #1,227 of 2,358 | 12 | 16.9 | $1.8M | 74 | 9 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 47 | #1,309 of 2,405 | 55 | 77.2 | $388K | 105 | 25 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 42 | #1,545 of 2,405 | 33 | 46.3 | $647K | 97 | 10 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,440 of 2,210 | 10 | 14.0 | $1.1M | 125 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 40 | #1,353 of 2,070 | 5 | 7.0 | $7.6M | 81 | 3 |
| Pizza | 39 | #1,466 of 2,090 | 5 | 7.0 | $4.3M | 84 | 14 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 38 | #1,464 of 2,087 | 8 | 11.2 | $1.4M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 38 | #1,562 of 2,222 | 8 | 11.2 | $2.7M | 87 | 14 |
| Pet businesses | 37 | #1,652 of 2,200 | 10 | 14.0 | $498K | 57 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 37 | #1,801 of 2,394 | 35 | 49.2 | $189K | 124 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 31 | #1,201 of 1,472 | 5 | 7.0 | $226K | 33 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 20 | #1,551 of 1,656 | 7 | 9.8 | $947K | 53 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $5.3M | 144 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $9.5M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.7M | 168 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $849K | 128 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $7.1M | 172 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $5.6M | 232 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $2.9M | 174 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.7M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.7M | 37 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $2.2M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.7M | 198 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $2.1M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.7M | 61 | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $1M | Too few | 6 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $8.5M | Too few | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $16.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $8.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Benton County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.4M | $893 | 93 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.2M | $2,975 | 115 |
| Food away from home | $21.3M | $2,997 | 74 |
| Groceries | $37.8M | $5,313 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.2M | $731 | 73 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.1M | $293 | 50 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.4M | $477 | 48 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.6M | $931 | 72 |
| Pets | $5M | $700 | 77 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11M | $1,547 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $18.3M | $2,572 | 131 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.9M | $2,376 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.8M | $1,234 | 87 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $92.1M | $12,932 | 78 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Benton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,183+2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 7,121
- Median age
- 46.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 394 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 41
- Median household income
- $51,746+38.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $65,813
- Median home value
- $153,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,112
- Daytime population
- 14,048Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Benton County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Benton County at 16,183 people in 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,121 households. Median household income rose 38.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Benton County, TN spend?
Households in Benton County spend about $92.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $37.8M on groceries and $21.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Benton County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Benton County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Benton County are for auto repair shops (71), insurance agencies (65) and auto repair and car care businesses (62). Benton County ranks #307 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
How does Benton County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Benton County is $51,746 a year, 36% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $153,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Benton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (55% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (55% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 20 of the 56 business types have a score in Benton County, each ranked against other counties.
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