Benton County, Mississippi
PO Box 218
Ashland, MS 38603
Phone: (662) 224-6300
Fax: (662) 224-6303
On the central northern border of MS, southeast of Memphis, TN; organized Jul 21, 1870 from Marshall and Tippah counties. Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 408.65 (land 406.79; water 1.86). Pop per sq mi: 19.30.
Pop 2005: 7,852. State rank: 80. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.20%; 1990-2000 -0.20%. Pop 2000: 8,026 (White 61.50%; Black or African American 36.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.00%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 35.60.
Income 2000: per capita $12,212; median household $24,149; Pop below poverty level: 23.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $15,538-$17,191.
Unemployment 2004: 9.20%. Change from 2000: 2.90%. Median travel time to work: 32.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 62.70%.
Ashland, MS 38603
Phone: (662) 224-6300
Fax: (662) 224-6303
On the central northern border of MS, southeast of Memphis, TN; organized Jul 21, 1870 from Marshall and Tippah counties. Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 408.65 (land 406.79; water 1.86). Pop per sq mi: 19.30.
Pop 2005: 7,852. State rank: 80. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.20%; 1990-2000 -0.20%. Pop 2000: 8,026 (White 61.50%; Black or African American 36.80%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.00%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 35.60.
Income 2000: per capita $12,212; median household $24,149; Pop below poverty level: 23.20%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $15,538-$17,191.
Unemployment 2004: 9.20%. Change from 2000: 2.90%. Median travel time to work: 32.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 62.70%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Benton County, Arkansas
215 E Central St Suite 217
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: (479) 271-1013
Fax: (479) 271-1019
www.co.benton.ar.us
In northwest corner of AR; organized 1836 from Washington County. Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 880.24 (land 845.99; water 34.25). Pop per sq mi: 221.00.
Pop 2005: 186,938. State rank: 2. Pop change: 2000-20005 21.90%; 1990-2000 57.30%. Pop 2000: 153,406 (White 86.80%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 8.80%; Asian 1.10%; Other 7.60%). Foreign born: 6.40%. Median age: 35.30.
Income 2000: per capita $19,377; median household $40,281; Pop below poverty level: 10.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,013-$27,604.
Unemployment 2004: 3.40%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 19.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 17.60%.
Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: (479) 271-1013
Fax: (479) 271-1019
www.co.benton.ar.us
In northwest corner of AR; organized 1836 from Washington County. Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 880.24 (land 845.99; water 34.25). Pop per sq mi: 221.00.
Pop 2005: 186,938. State rank: 2. Pop change: 2000-20005 21.90%; 1990-2000 57.30%. Pop 2000: 153,406 (White 86.80%; Black or African American 0.40%; Hispanic or Latino 8.80%; Asian 1.10%; Other 7.60%). Foreign born: 6.40%. Median age: 35.30.
Income 2000: per capita $19,377; median household $40,281; Pop below poverty level: 10.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,013-$27,604.
Unemployment 2004: 3.40%. Change from 2000: 1.20%. Median travel time to work: 19.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 17.60%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Benton County, Tennessee
1 E Court Sq Rm 102
Camden, TN 38320
Phone: (731) 584-6011
Fax: (731) 584-4640
In northwestern TN, west of Nashville; organized 1835 from Henry and Humphreys counties. Name Origin: For David Benton, an "old and respectable citizen of said county."
Area (sq mi): 436.20 (land 394.84; water 41.37). Pop per sq mi: 41.70.
Pop 2005: 16,467. State rank: 74. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.40%; 1990-2000 13.90%. Pop 2000: 16,537 (White 95.70%; Black or African American 2.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 41.60.
Income 2000: per capita $14,646; median household $28,679; Pop below poverty level: 15.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,801-$20,612.
Unemployment 2004: 8.40%. Change from 2000: 1.10%. Median travel time to work: 27.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 39.10%.
Camden, TN 38320
Phone: (731) 584-6011
Fax: (731) 584-4640
In northwestern TN, west of Nashville; organized 1835 from Henry and Humphreys counties. Name Origin: For David Benton, an "old and respectable citizen of said county."
Area (sq mi): 436.20 (land 394.84; water 41.37). Pop per sq mi: 41.70.
Pop 2005: 16,467. State rank: 74. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.40%; 1990-2000 13.90%. Pop 2000: 16,537 (White 95.70%; Black or African American 2.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 41.60.
Income 2000: per capita $14,646; median household $28,679; Pop below poverty level: 15.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,801-$20,612.
Unemployment 2004: 8.40%. Change from 2000: 1.10%. Median travel time to work: 27.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 39.10%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Benton County, Oregon
408 SW Monroe Ave Suite 111
Corvallis, OR 97339
Phone: (541) 766-6800
Fax: (541) 766-6893
www.co.benton.or.us
In west-central OR, north of Eugene; original county; organized Dec 23, 1847 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 678.97 (land 676.46; water 2.51). Pop per sq mi: 116.30.
Pop 2005: 78,640. State rank: 12. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.60%; 1990-2000 10.40%. Pop 2000: 78,153 (White 86.80%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 4.70%; Asian 4.50%; Other 5.50%). Foreign born: 7.60%. Median age: 31.10.
Income 2000: per capita $21,868; median household $41,897; Pop below poverty level: 14.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,923-$30,436.
Unemployment 2004: 5.40%. Change from 2000: 2.40%. Median travel time to work: 17.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 20.60%.
Corvallis, OR 97339
Phone: (541) 766-6800
Fax: (541) 766-6893
www.co.benton.or.us
In west-central OR, north of Eugene; original county; organized Dec 23, 1847 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 678.97 (land 676.46; water 2.51). Pop per sq mi: 116.30.
Pop 2005: 78,640. State rank: 12. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.60%; 1990-2000 10.40%. Pop 2000: 78,153 (White 86.80%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 4.70%; Asian 4.50%; Other 5.50%). Foreign born: 7.60%. Median age: 31.10.
Income 2000: per capita $21,868; median household $41,897; Pop below poverty level: 14.60%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,923-$30,436.
Unemployment 2004: 5.40%. Change from 2000: 2.40%. Median travel time to work: 17.80 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 20.60%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Benton County, Minnesota
615 Hwy 23 PO Box 189
Foley, MN 56329
Phone: (320) 968-5205
Fax: (320) 968-5353
www.co.benton.mn.us
In east-central MN, northeast of Saint Cloud; original county; established Oct 27, 1849 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 413.00 (land 408.28; water 4.72). Pop per sq mi: 94.30.
Pop 2005: 38,505. State rank: 25. Pop change: 2000-20005 12.50%; 1990-2000 13.40%. Pop 2000: 34,226 (White 95.70%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 1.10%; Other 1.80%). Foreign born: 2.10%. Median age: 31.90.
Income 2000: per capita $19,008; median household $41,968; Pop below poverty level: 7.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,991-$27,420.
Unemployment 2004: 5.20%. Change from 2000: 0.80%. Median travel time to work: 21.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 61.40%.
Foley, MN 56329
Phone: (320) 968-5205
Fax: (320) 968-5353
www.co.benton.mn.us
In east-central MN, northeast of Saint Cloud; original county; established Oct 27, 1849 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 413.00 (land 408.28; water 4.72). Pop per sq mi: 94.30.
Pop 2005: 38,505. State rank: 25. Pop change: 2000-20005 12.50%; 1990-2000 13.40%. Pop 2000: 34,226 (White 95.70%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 1.10%; Other 1.80%). Foreign born: 2.10%. Median age: 31.90.
Income 2000: per capita $19,008; median household $41,968; Pop below poverty level: 7.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,991-$27,420.
Unemployment 2004: 5.20%. Change from 2000: 0.80%. Median travel time to work: 21.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 61.40%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Benton County, Indiana
706 E 5th St Suite 37
Fowler, IN 47944
Phone: (765) 884-0930
Fax: (765) 884-0322
www.bentoncounty.org
On the northwest border of IN, northwest of Lafayette; organized Feb 18, 1840 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 406.40 (land 406.31; water 0.09). Pop per sq mi: 22.20.
Pop 2005: 9,039. State rank: 89. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.10%; 1990-2000 -0.20%. Pop 2000: 9,421 (White 96.00%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.80%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 36.70.
Income 2000: per capita $17,220; median household $39,813; Pop below poverty level: 5.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,518-$24,549.
Unemployment 2004: 5.30%. Change from 2000: 1.80%. Median travel time to work: 24.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 50.20%.
Fowler, IN 47944
Phone: (765) 884-0930
Fax: (765) 884-0322
www.bentoncounty.org
On the northwest border of IN, northwest of Lafayette; organized Feb 18, 1840 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 406.40 (land 406.31; water 0.09). Pop per sq mi: 22.20.
Pop 2005: 9,039. State rank: 89. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.10%; 1990-2000 -0.20%. Pop 2000: 9,421 (White 96.00%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 2.60%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.80%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 36.70.
Income 2000: per capita $17,220; median household $39,813; Pop below poverty level: 5.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,518-$24,549.
Unemployment 2004: 5.30%. Change from 2000: 1.80%. Median travel time to work: 24.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 50.20%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Benton County, Washington
7122 W Okanogan Pl MS C
Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 735-8388
www.co.benton.wa.us
On the south-central border of WA; organized Mar 8, 1905 from Yakima and Klickitat counties. Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 1760.12 (land 1703.09; water 57.03). Pop per sq mi: 92.70.
Pop 2005: 157,950. State rank: 10. Pop change: 2000-20005 10.90%; 1990-2000 26.60%. Pop 2000: 142,475 (White 81.70%; Black or African American 0.90%; Hispanic or Latino 12.50%; Asian 2.20%; Other 10.60%). Foreign born: 8.50%. Median age: 34.40.
Income 2000: per capita $21,301; median household $47,044; Pop below poverty level: 10.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,559-$29,689.
Unemployment 2004: 5.90%. Change from 2000: -0.60%. Median travel time to work: 21.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 20.10%.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 735-8388
www.co.benton.wa.us
On the south-central border of WA; organized Mar 8, 1905 from Yakima and Klickitat counties. Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 1760.12 (land 1703.09; water 57.03). Pop per sq mi: 92.70.
Pop 2005: 157,950. State rank: 10. Pop change: 2000-20005 10.90%; 1990-2000 26.60%. Pop 2000: 142,475 (White 81.70%; Black or African American 0.90%; Hispanic or Latino 12.50%; Asian 2.20%; Other 10.60%). Foreign born: 8.50%. Median age: 34.40.
Income 2000: per capita $21,301; median household $47,044; Pop below poverty level: 10.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,559-$29,689.
Unemployment 2004: 5.90%. Change from 2000: -0.60%. Median travel time to work: 21.50 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 20.10%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Benton County, Iowa
PO Box 719
Vinton, IA 52349
Phone: (319) 472-2766
www.cobentoniaus.com
In east-central IA, west of Grand Rapids; established Dec 21, 1837 (prior to statehood), from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 718.45 (land 716.39; water 2.06). Pop per sq mi: 37.70.
Pop 2005: 27,000. State rank: 23. Pop change: 2000-20005 6.70%; 1990-2000 12.80%. Pop 2000: 25,308 (White 98.40%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 37.20.
Income 2000: per capita $18,891; median household $42,427; Pop below poverty level: 6.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,576-$26,450.
Unemployment 2004: 4.90%. Change from 2000: 1.30%. Median travel time to work: 25.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 57.80%.
Vinton, IA 52349
Phone: (319) 472-2766
www.cobentoniaus.com
In east-central IA, west of Grand Rapids; established Dec 21, 1837 (prior to statehood), from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 718.45 (land 716.39; water 2.06). Pop per sq mi: 37.70.
Pop 2005: 27,000. State rank: 23. Pop change: 2000-20005 6.70%; 1990-2000 12.80%. Pop 2000: 25,308 (White 98.40%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 0.70%). Foreign born: 0.60%. Median age: 37.20.
Income 2000: per capita $18,891; median household $42,427; Pop below poverty level: 6.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,576-$26,450.
Unemployment 2004: 4.90%. Change from 2000: 1.30%. Median travel time to work: 25.00 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 57.80%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Benton County, Missouri
PO Box 1238
Warsaw, MO 65355
Phone: (660) 438-7326
Fax: (660) 438-3275
In west-central MO, southwest of Jefferson City; organized Jan 3, 1835 from Cooper County. Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 752.48 (land 705.51; water 46.97). Pop per sq mi: 26.70.
Pop 2005: 18,854. State rank: 57. Pop change: 2000-20005 9.70%; 1990-2000 24.00%. Pop 2000: 17,180 (White 97.30%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 46.30.
Income 2000: per capita $15,457; median household $26,646; Pop below poverty level: 15.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,773-$20,543.
Unemployment 2004: 6.10%. Change from 2000: -1.90%. Median travel time to work: 27.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 39.00%.
Warsaw, MO 65355
Phone: (660) 438-7326
Fax: (660) 438-3275
In west-central MO, southwest of Jefferson City; organized Jan 3, 1835 from Cooper County. Name Origin: For Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858), U.S. journalist and statesman; nicknamed "Old Bullion" for championing the use of gold and silver currency rather than paper money.
Area (sq mi): 752.48 (land 705.51; water 46.97). Pop per sq mi: 26.70.
Pop 2005: 18,854. State rank: 57. Pop change: 2000-20005 9.70%; 1990-2000 24.00%. Pop 2000: 17,180 (White 97.30%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.70%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 46.30.
Income 2000: per capita $15,457; median household $26,646; Pop below poverty level: 15.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $18,773-$20,543.
Unemployment 2004: 6.10%. Change from 2000: -1.90%. Median travel time to work: 27.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 39.00%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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