The population of Bentonville, AR was estimated to be 58,000 in 2022. The median age of the Bentonville population is 32.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bentonville, AR is about 17% lower than the national average. The median household income in Bentonville is $84,340.
Bentonville, AR Education
High School Graduate: 22%
Some College: 18%
Associates Degree: 5%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 54%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 57%
High School Graduate: 78%
Some College: 77%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 86%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 7%
High School Graduate: 1%
Some College: 3%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Bentonville, AR. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Benton
Bentonville Job Market
Bentonville is a small growing city in northwestern Arkansas with a population of around 54,000. Top industries in Bentonville include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Bentonville used to be based in agriculture but has since diversified. It is headquarters to three large Fortune 500 companies: Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt. Walmart, two local hospitals, and the school district are the area's largest employers. People like working in Bentonville because of its college town feel from University of Arkansas and the city's support of arts and culture. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Bentonville than in the rest of the US.