CITY · 2020 ACS
Benton
Mississippi · 415 residents · 4.564 sq mi
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Benton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,150. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2021. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024603
Section 02
Income & economy
$50,150
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $53,711 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−10.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.5%
Construction18.5%
Other services13.7%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(298)
Black22.7%(94)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.7%(202)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
89.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Benton, Mississippi?
Benton, Mississippi has about 415 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Benton, Mississippi?
The typical household in Benton, Mississippi earns about $50,150 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 6.5% of people in Benton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.
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