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Bentonia

Mississippi · 296 residents (2025 est.) · 1.424 sq mi
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Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 290 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,400. With a median age of 65.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 65.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
−58%since 2000
from 500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
147 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 351 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.1
+61%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:296 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1692934175406641990201020202024Bentonia
2024210
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,107
+118%since 2000
from $12,440 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
+26%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$284
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
64.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(314)
Black35.8%(179)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.6%(293)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(179)
Black12.9%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(4)
Diversity Score32.1%(67)
Diversity Score
32
−45%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+30.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+74%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
Female
72.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 30.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
46.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2017
from 40.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bentonia, Mississippi?

Bentonia, Mississippi has about 210 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bentonia, Mississippi expensive?

In Bentonia, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $84,400, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Bentonia, Mississippi?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bentonia, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bentonia, Mississippi?

About 24.8% of people in Bentonia, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bentonia, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Bentonia, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 183 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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