Market insights · Missouri
Benton County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Benton County has 20,536 residents, up 5.7% since 2020 (0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 639 households moved in and 482 moved out (+157 net), bringing in a net $12.0M of income. Median household income is $52,567, the median home $177,900 and median rent $773 a month.
In Missouri: 16th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 3rd of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 90th of 115 counties for median household income · 44th of 115 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Benton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pettis County, MO | 75 | $3.8M |
| Jackson County, MO | 72 | $4.8M |
| Henry County, MO | 44 | $2.1M |
| Cass County, MO | 24 | $1.2M |
| Johnson County, MO | 21 | $0.9M |
| Morgan County, MO | 21 | $0.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Benton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pettis County, MO | 83 | $3.0M |
| Henry County, MO | 37 | $1.2M |
| Jackson County, MO | 36 | $1.6M |
| Greene County, MO | 22 | $0.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.