Benoit is a town located in Bolivar County Mississippi. Benoit has a 2024 population of 338. Benoit is currently declining at a rate of -2.03% annually and its population has decreased by -7.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 366 in 2020.
The average household income in Benoit is $62,062 with a poverty rate of 40.04%. The median age in Benoit is 39.6 years: 25.7 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benoit was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 320 | 58.5% |
| White | 222 | 40.59% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 185 | 2.96 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 80 | 3.8 | 83.8 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 64 | 0 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
| Female | 40 | 4.38 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 1 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.98
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 13.99% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 2.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 4.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 4.08% |
| High School Graduate | 95 | 27.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 13.12% |
| Some College | 114 | 33.24% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 176 | 116 | 10 |
| White | 164 | 134 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,750 | $0 | $60,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $102,760 | $102,969 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,036 | $0 | $14,525 |
| Some College | $14,181 | $0 | $14,025 |
$28,036
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$14,525
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.43% of Benoit residents speak only English, while 0.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 320 | 216 | 67.5% |
| White | 222 | 3 | 1.35% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2 | 28.57% |
40.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.63%
Male Poverty Rate
36.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benoit is Black, with 67.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benoit is White, with 1.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 57.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.84% |
| High School | 41.05% |
| Some College | 28.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.25% |
| Female Employed | 15.96% |
| Male Employed | 8.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $81,389 |
| Households | - | $62,062 |
| Married Families | $118,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,143 | $24,028 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 3.01% |
| Black | 5 | 2.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
40.9%
Employment Rate
15.2%
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
92.14%
Born in Benoit
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
99.45% of Benoit residents were born in the United States, with 92.14% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 303 | -7 | -2.26% |
| 2028 | 310 | -7 | -2.21% |
| 2027 | 317 | -7 | -2.16% |
| 2026 | 324 | -7 | -2.11% |
| 2025 | 331 | -7 | -2.07% |
| 2024 | 338 | -7 | -2.03% |
| 2023 | 345 | -5 | -1.43% |
| 2022 | 350 | -10 | -2.78% |
| 2021 | 360 | -6 | -1.64% |
| 2020 | 366 | -58 | -13.68% |
| 2019 | 424 | -7 | -1.62% |
| 2018 | 431 | -8 | -1.82% |
| 2017 | 439 | -9 | -2.01% |
| 2016 | 448 | -9 | -1.97% |
| 2015 | 457 | -7 | -1.51% |
| 2014 | 464 | -7 | -1.49% |
| 2013 | 471 | -3 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 474 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 476 | -3 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 479 | 0 | 0% |