Economy & Jobs — Benton, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,876 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$79,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,002 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 18,996 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.9% |
| Retail | 16.0% |
| Professional | 9.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 85 |
| Physician Offices | 69 |
| Insurance Agencies | 67 |
| Real Estate Offices | 57 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 57 |
| Gas Stations | 42 |
| Commercial Banks | 37 |
| Dental Offices | 31 |
| Child Day Care | 31 |
| General Merchandise | 26 |
| Law Offices | 26 |
| Auto Repair | 25 |
| Beauty Salons | 20 |
| Coffee Shops | 16 |
| Pet Grooming | 15 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
