Benton County's estimated 2026 population is 7,716 with a growth rate of 0.98% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County is the 74th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 8,696 and has seen a growth of -11.27% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Benton County includes 60.77% White, 34.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (60.77%)
Black or African American (34.25%)
Two or more races (2.44%)
Other race (1.99%)
Asian (0.41%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,614 | 60.77% |
| Black or African American | 2,600 | 34.25% |
| Two or more races | 185 | 2.44% |
| Other race | 151 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Benton County's average per capita income is $33,830. Household income levels show a median of $42,139. The poverty rate stands at 17.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $54,973 | - |
| Families | $52,556 | $65,730 |
| Households | $42,139 | $55,959 |
| Non Families | $19,679 | $33,196 |
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