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Benoit

Mississippi · 342 residents (2025 est.) · 0.97 sq mi
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Benoit is a city of 509 people in Mississippi. The poverty rate is 38.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,100. 82% of homes are owner-occupied. Getting to work takes 42 minutes on average.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

509
−17%since 2000
from 611 in 2000
342 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
523 / sq mi
−9%since 2009
from 575 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
39.7
+52%since 2000
from 26.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.97 sq mi
Population, 19902024
33342852461971419902000201020202024Benoit
2024509
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.8%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 914.5%(74)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410%(51)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.8%(45)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.1%(41)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.7%(39)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.2%(67)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.7%(90)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(52)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.5%(23)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$20,265
+159%since 2000
from $7,813 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
38.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.494
−8%since 2010
from 0.539 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$83,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$455
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,442
81.7%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
18.3% rent
11.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.83 people
−2%since 2009
from 2.89 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
24.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
48.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(129)
Black76.1%(465)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(236)
Black51.5%(262)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
65
+44%since 2009
from 45 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(11)
Ancestry
American13.6%(69)
English7.3%(37)
Irish1.6%(8)
Scottish1.2%(6)
French0.4%(2)
Russian0.4%(2)
Swedish0.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
8.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.7 min
+183%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
98.5%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
43.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
46.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
15.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
35.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
60.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
1.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
14.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
18.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2013
from 23.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
70.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 54.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
79.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
98.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.1%(71)
Married49.1%(79)
Widowed3.1%(5)
Divorced3.7%(6)
Women 15+
Never married28.5%(61)
Married64%(137)
Widowed6.1%(13)
Divorced1.4%(3)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

18.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2013
from 23.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
32.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
15.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
43.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
35.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
55.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era33.3%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 6 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benoit, Mississippi?

Benoit, Mississippi has about 509 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Benoit, Mississippi expensive?

In Benoit, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Benoit, Mississippi?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Benoit, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benoit, Mississippi?

About 38.3% of people in Benoit, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benoit, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Benoit, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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