Poverty Rate in Benton County, Washington
In Benton County, Washington, an estimated 24,444 of 210,444 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Benton County, Washington?
The poverty rate in Benton County, Washington is 11.6%.
- How many people in Benton County, Washington live in poverty?
In Benton County, Washington, an estimated 24,444 of 210,444 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Benton County, Washington compare to the average for Washington?
The poverty rate in Benton County, Washington is 16.0% higher than the Washington average. In Benton County, Washington, an estimated 11.6% of 210,444 people live in poverty. In Washington, 10.0% of 7,651,971 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Benton County, Washington compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Benton County, Washington is 7.94% lower than the US average. In Benton County, Washington, an estimated 11.6% of 210,444 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Benton City, Washington 16.5% of 3,498 people.
- Finley, Washington 8.6% of 5,806 people.
- Grandview, Washington 15.1% of 10,870 people.
- Kennewick, Washington 13.7% of 82,647 people.
- Pasco, Washington 13.1% of 76,196 people.
Asian
12.4% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Benton County, Washington
2022
12.4% of 7 thousand people
White
8.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Benton County, Washington
2023
8.9% of 142 thousand people
Some other race
22.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Benton County, Washington
2023
22.2% of 18 thousand people
Two or more races
19.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Benton County, Washington
2023
19.3% of 38 thousand people
Hispanic
18.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Benton County, Washington
2023
18.6% of 57 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Benton County, Washington
2023
9% of 134 thousand people
Under 18 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
13.6% of 54 thousand people
Under 5 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
10.5% of 13 thousand people
5 to 17 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
14.5% of 41 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
13.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
13.1% of 54 thousand people
18 to 64 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
12.2% of 124 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
12.3% of 47 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
12.2% of 77 thousand people
60 years and over
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Benton County, Washington
2023
9.1% of 47 thousand people
65 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Benton County, Washington
2023
8.4% of 34 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Benton County, Washington
2023
11.2% of 141 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Benton County, Washington
2023
28% of 16 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Benton County, Washington
2023
12.7% of 33 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Benton County, Washington
2023
11.1% of 44 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Benton County, Washington
2023
4.5% of 48 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
7.4% of 103 thousand people
Employed
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Benton County, Washington
2023
6.2% of 98 thousand people
Male
5.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Benton County, Washington
2023
5.4% of 53 thousand people
Female
7.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Benton County, Washington
2023
7.2% of 44 thousand people
Unemployed
30.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Benton County, Washington
2023
30.4% of 5 thousand people
Male
12.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Benton County, Washington
2023
12.3% of 2 thousand people
Female
47.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Benton County, Washington
2023
47.1% of 3 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
11.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Benton County, Washington
2023
11.5% of 164 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Benton County, Washington
2023
2.6% of 68 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Benton County, Washington
2023
14.5% of 38 thousand people
Did not work
19.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Benton County, Washington
2023
19.9% of 58 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
22.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Benton County, Washington
2023
22.8% of 39 thousand people
Male
20.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Benton County, Washington
2023
20.2% of 21 thousand people
Female
26% Poverty Rate for single women in Benton County, Washington
2023
26% of 18 thousand people
18 to 24 years
22% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
22% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
24.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
24.9% of 8 thousand people
35 to 44 years
39% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
39% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
16.9% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
18.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
18.6% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Benton County, Washington
2023
12.7% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
16.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Benton County, Washington
2023
16.5% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Benton County, Washington
2023
3.2% of 17 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
25.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Benton County, Washington
2023
25.1% of 8 thousand people
Did not work
44.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Benton County, Washington
2023
44.6% of 14 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Benton County, Washington
2023
11.6%
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