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Benton County

Mississippi · 7,502 residents (2025 est.) · 406.616 sq mi
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The short version

Benton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,016. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,100. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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

Total population
7,589
−5%since 2000
from 8,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 20 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+25%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,502 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Benton County
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(380)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(567)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(429)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(330)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(425)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.4%(634)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.9%(1,056)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.2%(1,076)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(1,099)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.5%(949)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(541)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(103)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,016
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,149 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,190
+106%since 2000
from $12,212 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
−3%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Benton County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(4,936)
Black36.4%(2,919)
Hispanic / Latino1%(84)
Asian0%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(4,584)
Black34.5%(2,615)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(183)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other2.4%(182)
Diversity Score
64
+8%since 2009
from 60 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
45
−7%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2%(151)
Cuban0.2%(15)
Panamanian0.2%(12)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(25)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English16.6%(1,260)
American7.5%(569)
Irish6.4%(483)
German4.7%(353)
Scottish1.8%(137)
British1%(78)
Italian0.6%(43)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(37)
French0.4%(27)
Polish0.3%(21)
Welsh0.2%(18)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Armenian0.2%(17)
Dutch0.1%(11)
Norwegian0.1%(11)
Swedish0.1%(8)
Russian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Subsaharan African population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 52.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.9%(685)
Married56.9%(1,700)
Widowed6.7%(200)
Divorced13.5%(404)
Women 15+
Never married24.4%(786)
Married54.5%(1,756)
Widowed11.5%(372)
Divorced9.6%(310)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton County, Mississippi?

Benton County, Mississippi has about 7,589 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Benton County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Benton County, Mississippi earns about $46,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Benton County, Mississippi expensive?

In Benton County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $105,100, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Benton County, Mississippi?

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

What is the poverty rate in Benton County, Mississippi?

About 21.5% of people in Benton County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Benton County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Benton County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 457 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9502
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 38603ZIP 38633ZIP 38642ZIP 38647
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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