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Bentonville, AR


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Bentonville, Arkansas

Bentonville, Arkansas, in Benton county, is 21 miles N of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 100 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The people of the city are in the Fayetteville - Springdale - Rogers metropolitan area. Bentonville has a population of 19,730.

The People and Families of Bentonville

In Bentonville, about 60% of adults are married. Bentonville is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bentonville had a median family income of $46,558. Bentonville is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Bentonville isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Bentonville residents, with $43,940. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bentonville Housing

In Bentonville, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Bentonville has higher property taxes than most places in Arkansas, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Bentonville, 94% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Bentonville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBentonville College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBentonville Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Bentonville Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Bentonville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Bentonville Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Bentonville People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%Bentonville Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Bentonville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Bentonville, AR

Comparing Bentonville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity67
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women510
Well-Paid Single Men510
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income510
People in Middle Class or Better510
People Above Poverty59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime32

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