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Bentonia

Mississippi · 440 residents · 1.424 sq mi
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Bentonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,942. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,000. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
440
−12%since 2000
from 500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 351 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
−9%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1692934175406641990201020202024Bentonia
2024210
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,942
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$12,965
+4%since 2000
from $12,440 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$372
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+59%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65%(286)
Black33.6%(148)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score57.5%(253)
Diversity Score
57
−2%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
54.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
45.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.0%
−71.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bentonia, Mississippi?

Bentonia, Mississippi has about 440 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bentonia, Mississippi?

The typical household in Bentonia, Mississippi earns about $18,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bentonia, Mississippi expensive?

In Bentonia, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $73,000, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Bentonia, Mississippi?

About 9.2% 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 30.4% of people in Bentonia, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bentonia, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Bentonia, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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