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Benton County

Mississippi · 7,646 residents · 406.616 sq mi
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Benton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,758. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,800. With a median age of 44.5, 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 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,646
−5%since 2000
from 8,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+25%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Benton County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,758
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,149 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,113
+73%since 2000
from $12,212 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(4,936)
Black36.4%(2,919)
Hispanic / Latino1%(84)
Asian0%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(4,802)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(4,565)
Black34.7%(2,654)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(145)
Asian0%(1)
Other3.4%(261)
Diversity Score64.9%(4,961)
Segregation Score48.4%(3,702)
Diversity Score
65
+8%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Benton County, Mississippi?

Benton County, Mississippi has about 7,646 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Benton County, Mississippi earns about $39,758 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 $82,800, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Benton County, Mississippi?

About 10.1% 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 18.5% 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 400 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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