Benton County
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- Population
- 212,905
- Area
- 1,700.13 sq mi (4,403.31 km²), 59.57 sq mi water
- Median age
- 36.3
- Households
- 78,046
- Persons per household
- 2.7
- Median household income
- $89,874
- Median house value
- $407,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
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Cities & Towns in Benton County
Local News
Tumbleweird
Published September 15
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
"TNR is a helpful way to reduce the community cat population, deliver necessary veterinary care, and hopefully improve their lives."
Tumbleweird
Published September 14
Ropework politics
"Let’s overthrow the regime, one rope at a time!"
Tumbleweird
Published 113 minutes ago
Red State Blue Resources: A Super PAC that’s playing hardball
"I have no idea if these are going to be effective, but what I do know is that it needs to be done."
Tumbleweird
Published September 09
John Duresky is “here to get shit done”
“I’m not a career politician. I’m someone who served this country for 37 years and can’t sit on the sidelines while working families are being left behind.”
Tumbleweird
Published September 08
Port of Benton Update: The criminal Investigation concludes
The criminal investigation into the tenants at the Port of Benton has officially been completed.