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 $75,313 with a poverty rate of 34.62%. The median age in Benoit is 34.8 years: 25 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Benoit was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 327 | 57.17% |
| White | 236 | 41.26% |
| Other race | 9 | 1.57% |
| 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 | 195 | 2.93 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Married | 90 | 3.76 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Non Family | 54 | 0 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Female | 49 | 3.57 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Male | 2 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.66
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
70.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 6.43% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 3.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 4.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 5.85% |
| High School Graduate | 106 | 30.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 13.74% |
| Some College | 120 | 35.09% |
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 | 176 | 141 | 22 |
| Black | 162 | 132 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 81.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $28,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,625 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $105,313 | $105,417 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $72,500 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $14,133 |
$0
Average Earnings
$72,500
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.29% of Benoit residents speak only English, while 0.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 327 | 194 | 59.33% |
| White | 236 | 4 | 1.69% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 3 | 25% |
34.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.04%
Male Poverty Rate
31.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benoit is Black, with 59.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benoit is White, with 1.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.38% |
| High School | 42.45% |
| Some College | 30.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.33% |
| Female Employed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 5.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,625 | $93,830 |
| Households | - | $75,313 |
| Married Families | $124,274 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,778 | $24,202 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 2.25% |
| Black | 1 | 0.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
13.7%
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
89.69%
Born in Benoit
99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
99.3% of Benoit residents were born in the United States, with 89.69% 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% |