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Benton

Mississippi · 603 residents · 4.564 sq mi
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Benton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,979. Population has grown 35% since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

603
+35%since 2023
from 448 in 2023
2020 – 2024
132 / sq mi
+35%since 2023
from 98 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.1
−2%since 2023
from 48.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
19130341652864120202024Benton
2024603
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,979
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,759 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$31,798
+1%since 2023
from $31,330 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.303
+1%since 2023
from 0.300 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services16.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

87.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
12.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(423)
Black5.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(493)
Black18.2%(110)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.3%(225)
37
+183%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.9 min
−16%since 2023
from 42.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
86.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
12.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
70.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
23.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
33.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
60.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
30.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
71.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton, Mississippi?

Benton, Mississippi has about 603 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Benton, Mississippi earns about $66,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Benton, Mississippi?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Benton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Benton, Mississippi?

About 6.1% of people in Benton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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