Benton County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 7,320 with a growth rate of -1.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County, Mississippi is the 77th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 8,696 and has seen a growth of -15.82% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,730 | -118 | -1.72% |
| 2028 | 6,848 | -118 | -1.69% |
| 2027 | 6,966 | -118 | -1.67% |
| 2026 | 7,084 | -118 | -1.64% |
| 2025 | 7,202 | -118 | -1.61% |
| 2024 | 7,320 | -118 | -1.59% |
| 2023 | 7,438 | -118 | -1.56% |
| 2022 | 7,556 | -82 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 7,638 | -26 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 7,664 | -614 | -7.42% |
| 2019 | 8,278 | 44 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 8,234 | -33 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 8,267 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 8,246 | 82 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8,164 | -141 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 8,305 | -198 | -2.33% |
| 2013 | 8,503 | -148 | -1.71% |
| 2012 | 8,651 | -69 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 8,720 | 24 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 8,696 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,046 | -107 | -1.31% |
| 1980 | 8,153 | 648 | 8.63% |
| 1970 | 7,505 | -218 | -2.82% |
| 1960 | 7,723 | -1,070 | -12.17% |
| 1950 | 8,793 | -1,636 | -15.69% |
| 1940 | 10,429 | 616 | 6.28% |
| 1930 | 9,813 | -38 | -0.39% |
| 1920 | 9,851 | -394 | -3.85% |
| 1910 | 10,245 | -265 | -2.52% |
| 1900 | 10,510 | -75 | -0.71% |
| 1890 | 10,585 | -438 | -3.97% |
| 1880 | 11,023 | 4,293 | 63.79% |
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% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,027 | 2.48 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Married | 1,419 | 3.3 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 934 | 1.04 | 90 | 10 |
| Female | 502 | 2.91 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Male | 172 | 2.23 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
83.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 587 | 10.79% |
| Associates Degree | 435 | 7.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 382 | 7.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 277 | 5.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,990 | 36.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 450 | 8.27% |
| Some College | 1,320 | 24.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,366 | 2,785 | 470 |
| Black | 1,865 | 1,511 | 177 |
| Hispanic | 119 | 23 | 0 |
| Other Race | 113 | 21 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 61 | 5 |
| Asian | 21 | 17 | 5 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,925 | $21,696 | $35,492 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,750 | $143,382 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,863 | $42,500 | $33,009 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,222 | $45,595 | $11,630 |
| Overall | $33,830 | $35,050 | $33,584 |
| Some College | $30,400 | $22,449 | $35,301 |
$33,830
Average Earnings
$35,050
Average Male
$33,584
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.22% of Benton County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 6.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,534 | 657 | 14.49% |
| Black | 2,571 | 613 | 23.84% |
| Multiple | 185 | 39 | 21.08% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 7 | 4.14% |
17.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.31%
Male Poverty Rate
17.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton County, Mississippi is Black, with 23.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 4.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.93% |
| Some College | 8.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.08% |
| Male Employed | 5.16% |
| Female Employed | 4.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,556 | $65,730 |
| Households | $42,139 | $55,959 |
| Married Families | $54,973 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,679 | $33,196 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
367
Number of Veterans
290
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 127 |
| Vietnam | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 99 |
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 75+ | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 254 | 6.91% |
| Black | 72 | 3.48% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 30.63% |
| Asian | 5 | 23.81% |
| Native American | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.03%
Born in Benton County, Mississippi
93.57%
Native Born
6.43%
Foreign Born
4.56%
Non Citizen
1.87%
Naturalized
93.57% of Benton County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 65.03% having been born in Mississippi. 4.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.