Bentonville, AR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Bentonville | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,714 | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1393.1 | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.79% | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.2 | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 18,412 | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bentonville grew by 71.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 47,380 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bentonville has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Bentonville | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,858 | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.63% | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bentonville is about 68% higher than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Bentonville | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $122,836 | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,268 | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 47.3% | 66.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bentonville is about 8.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,268 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bentonville spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 145 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bentonville | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.4 | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.7 | 37.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 145 | 154 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,482 | $4,780 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.4% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,167 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,790 | 912 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bentonville is 17 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bentonville has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Bentonville | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.1% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Bentonville has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Bentonville | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.7% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.1% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bentonville, Arkansas.
What is the population of Bentonville, Arkansas?
The population of Bentonville, Arkansas is 49,714, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bentonville, Arkansas?
The population density of Bentonville, Arkansas is 1393.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bentonville, Arkansas?
The median household income in Bentonville, Arkansas is $98,858, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bentonville, Arkansas?
The median home price in Bentonville, Arkansas is $122,836, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bentonville, Arkansas?
The unemployment rate in Bentonville, Arkansas is 3.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.