Economy & Jobs — Benton County, Arkansas

Employment

Total Establishments7,529
Total Employees130,743
Avg Annual Employment144,544
Avg Annual Pay$81,978
Total Annual Wages$11,849,357,464
Annual Payroll (thousands)$9,873,201
Unemployment Rate2.8%

Income

Median Household Income$85,269
Poverty Rate7.9%
IRS Returns138,170
Total AGI (thousands)$18,248,099
Average AGI per Return$132,070

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$1,436,140,013
Per Capita$5,051
Population Basis284,333

Agriculture

Total Farms183
Land in Farms (acres)1,783
Avg Farm Size (acres)9.70
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants190
Fast Food206
Bars12
Coffee & Snacks60