Benton County, Oregon: commercial real estate data.
Benton County, Oregon had an estimated 98,899 residents on July 1, 2024, up 3.9 percent since the 2020 census base of 95,186, across 676 square miles. County output reached $6.27 bn in 2024, 2,200 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 68 7(a) approvals worth $28.6 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Benton County
How many people live in Benton County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202496,303
- Households38,537
- Average household size2.50
- Median household income$77,702
- Median age34.5
- Median gross rent$1,410 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$513,000
- Home value to household income6.6 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income21.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher54.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree26.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over60,295
- Population under 1815,150
- Share under 1815.7 percent
- Population 65 and over17,318
- Share 65 and over18.0 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6463,835
- Civilian labor force50,745
- Unemployment rate7.0 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over62.5 percent
- Rank by population among Oregon counties11th of 36
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included639th of 3,222
Benton County is the 11th largest of 36 Oregon counties by population. A median home costs 6.6 times median household income, which is severely unaffordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 18.0 percent against 15.7 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Benton County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202498,899
- Census 2020 base population95,186
- Population change since the 2020 census base3.90 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024333
- Births, 2024648
- Deaths, 2024637
- Natural change, 202411
- Net domestic migration, 2024-1,008
- Net international migration, 20241,326
- Total net migration, 2024318
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20241,986
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents707th of 3,144
The county has grown 3.90 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Benton County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving3,804
- People arriving, from those returns5,811
- Tax returns filed by households leaving4,031
- Net household movement-227
- Adjusted gross income arriving$358.1 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$97.5 m
- Average income of an arriving household$94,139
- Average income of a leaving household$64,663
- Largest single originLinn County (583 households)
- Largest single destinationLinn County (708 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn County | 583 | 993 | $37.1 m |
| Lane County | 253 | 403 | $22.0 m |
| Multnomah County | 197 | 272 | $17.1 m |
| Marion County | 192 | 302 | $9.8 m |
| Washington County | 154 | 201 | $8.8 m |
| Clackamas County | 120 | 169 | $7.1 m |
| Polk County | 108 | 170 | $5.2 m |
| Lincoln County | 98 | 165 | $5.7 m |
Households arriving report $29,476 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Linn County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Benton County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$6.27 bn
- County GDP, 2023$5.93 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20245.7 percent
- GDP change over five years31.3 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Oregon areas BEA publishes9th of 36
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes628th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$65,079
Output grew 5.7 percent in the latest year and 31.3 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Benton County
- Covered employment, annual average38,636
- Establishments reporting3,121
- Average annual pay$67,162
- Average weekly wage$1,292
- Health care and social assistance, employment6,710
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$72,264
- Accommodation and food services, employment3,743
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$24,846
- Retail trade, employment3,676
- Retail trade, average annual pay$36,472
- Manufacturing, employment2,565
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$96,652
- Professional, scientific and technical services, employment2,225
- Other services, except public administration, employment1,514
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 6,710 | 410 | $72,264 |
| Accommodation and food services | 3,743 | 258 | $24,846 |
| Retail trade | 3,676 | 247 | $36,472 |
| Manufacturing | 2,565 | 120 | $96,652 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 2,225 | 438 | $89,338 |
| Other services, except public administration | 1,514 | 341 | $47,406 |
| Construction | 1,271 | 239 | $69,858 |
| Finance and insurance | 720 | 136 | $92,876 |
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 6,710 jobs, 17.4 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Benton County?
- Establishments, all industries2,200
- Employment at those establishments28,030
- Annual payroll$1.63 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents22.8
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Benton County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024116
- Declared construction value permitted$35.6 m
- Single family units authorized91
- Multifamily units authorized25
- Multifamily share of units21.6 percent
- Average declared value per unit$307,293
- Units authorized per 1,000 households3.0
Single-family homes are 78.4 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Benton County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded68
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$28.6 m
- Average 7(a) approval$419,857
- Median 7(a) approval$187,000
- 10th percentile approval$15,000
- 90th percentile approval$1,155,600
- Largest single approval$2,700,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)521
- Jobs per approval7.7
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active26
- Distinct industries receiving approvals47
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer17.6 percent
- Loans on real estate terms12
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter51
- Franchise loans6
- Franchise share of approvals8.8 percent
- Most active lenderColumbia Bank (13)
- 504 approvals recorded21
- 504 gross approval dollars$15.6 m
- Average 504 approval$741,286
- Median 504 approval$588,000
- Distinct CDCs active5
- 504 jobs per approval8.7
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved11.8
- Most active CDCEvergreen Business Capital (9)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$44.1 m
The average approval of $419,857 sits well above the median of $187,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 17.6 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Benton County
Do SBA loans in Benton County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded11
- Paid in full9
- Charged off2
- Status: Cancelled10
- Status: Paid in full9
- Status: Exempt from disclosure44
- Status: Charged off2
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed3
Only 11 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Benton County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Corvallis, approvals48
- Philomath, approvals8
- Albany, approvals6
- Monroe, approvals3
- Adair Village, approvals2
- Monmouth, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Corvallis | 48 | $20,048,200 |
| Philomath | 8 | $6,870,500 |
| Albany | 6 | $1,055,000 |
| Monroe | 3 | $53,000 |
| Adair Village | 2 | $23,600 |
| Monmouth | 1 | $500,000 |
Corvallis accounts for 48 approvals against 8 in Philomath. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Benton County?
- Land area676 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Oregon counties33rd of 36
- Width, east to west36.7 mi
- Height, north to south30.2 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary4
- Residents per square mile of land142
- Establishments per square mile3.25
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Benton County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Benton County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 410008
- Community Rating System class of the county's own communityClass 7
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book6
- Of those, participating in the NFIP5
- NFIP participation rate83.3 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 5
- Communities carrying a CRS class3
- Radon levels in Benton County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Benton County (community 410008), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries Community Rating System class 7, a flood insurance premium discount for policies written there. The EPA places Benton County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 5, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 83.3 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202496,303
- Households38,537
- Average household size2.50
- Median household income$77,702
- Median age34.5
Common questions
Benton County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Benton County, Oregon?
The Census Bureau estimates 98,899 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 96,303, in 38,537 households, ranking 11th of 36 Oregon counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Benton County's population growing?
The population has grown 3.90 percent since the 2020 census base of 95,186, to 98,899 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 648 births against 637 deaths, with net migration of 318. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Benton County?
$77,702. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $513,000, which is 6.6 times income, and median gross rent is $1,410 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Benton County?
2,200 establishments, employing 28,030 people with an annual payroll of $1.63 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Benton County?
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 6,710 jobs, 17.4 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 38,636 jobs at an average annual pay of $67,162, or $1,292 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Benton County?
68 7(a) approvals totaling $28.6 m since FY2020, across 26 lenders, with a median approval of $187,000, plus 21 504 approvals worth $15.6 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Benton County?
116 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $35.6 m. Multifamily was 21.6 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Benton County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Benton County come from?
The largest single origin is Linn County, with 583 households. Arriving households report an average income of $94,139 against $64,663 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Benton County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Benton County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Benton.
11 Census places lie wholly or partly in Benton County. All 11 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis | city | 59,960 | 48 | Wholly in this county |
| Albany | city | 56,839 | 6 | 21.9 percent here, 78.1 percent Linn County |
| Philomath | city | 5,642 | 8 | Wholly in this county |
| Adair Village | city | 1,233 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Monroe | city | 1,102 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Alpine | CDP | 240 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Alsea | CDP | 201 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Summit | CDP | 134 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Bellfountain | CDP | 66 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Kings Valley | CDP | 17 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Blodgett | CDP | 0 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 1 of the county's 68 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Benton County, the largest being Monmouth (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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