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Benton

County:
Yazoo County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.564
State:
Mississippi

Benton is a CDP located in Yazoo County, Mississippi. Benton has a 2026 population of 551. Benton is currently growing at a rate of 6.58% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Benton is $66,979 with a poverty rate of 6.14%. The median age in Benton is 48.1 years: 45.3 years for males, and 48.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 65.2 males.

551
Total Population
121
Density (mi²)
34 6.58%
Growth

Benton Population

Benton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026551346.58%
2025517357.26%

Median Age

Overall: 48.1 years
Female: 48.8 years
Male: 45.3 years

Benton Adults

There are 513 adults, (106 of whom are seniors) in Benton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 365 (60.5%)
Male: 238 (39.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Benton includes 81.76% White, 18.24% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White49381.76%
Black or African American11018.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White49381.76%
Black or African American11018.24%

Benton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Benton 's average per capita income is $36,375. Household income levels show a median of $66,979. The poverty rate stands at 6.14%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$82,204-
Families$80,559$85,538
Households$66,979$76,562
Non Families-$38,983

$36,375

Average Income

$66,979

Median Household Income

6.14%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)