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 | 4,645 | 60.82% |
| Black or African American | 2,544 | 33.31% |
| Two or more races | 256 | 3.35% |
| Other race | 157 | 2.06% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
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 | 3,086 | 2.44 | 81 | 19 |
| Married | 1,409 | 3.23 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Non Family | 1,164 | 1.04 | 83 | 17 |
| Female | 363 | 3.8 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Male | 150 | 2.67 | 96 | 4 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
81.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 694 | 12.81% |
| Associates Degree | 446 | 8.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 331 | 6.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 265 | 4.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,830 | 33.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 498 | 9.19% |
| Some College | 1,354 | 24.99% |
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 | 3,365 | 2,631 | 386 |
| Black | 1,759 | 1,462 | 193 |
| Hispanic | 169 | 20 | 2 |
| Other Race | 152 | 7 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 102 | 12 |
| Asian | 21 | 15 | 3 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 14.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,557 | $32,813 | $33,635 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,544 | $114,318 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,580 | $37,448 | $31,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,000 | $43,226 | $11,866 |
| Overall | $32,625 | $34,688 | $31,317 |
| Some College | $24,519 | $22,174 | $32,159 |
$32,625
Average Earnings
$34,688
Average Male
$31,317
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.04% of Benton County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 6.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,515 | 807 | 17.87% |
| Black | 2,521 | 407 | 16.14% |
| Multiple | 256 | 79 | 30.86% |
| Hispanic | 239 | 35 | 14.64% |
17.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.69%
Male Poverty Rate
20.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Benton County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 30.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Benton County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 14.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.91% |
| High School | 15.6% |
| Some College | 9.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.27% |
| Male Employed | 5.14% |
| Female Employed | 3.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,118 | $69,748 |
| Households | $38,750 | $55,802 |
| Married Families | $60,916 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,639 | $32,084 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
514
Number of Veterans
417
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 183 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Second Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 137 |
| 35 to 54 | 135 |
| 18 to 34 | 105 |
| 75+ | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 7.31% |
| Black | 155 | 7.79% |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 48.55% |
| Asian | 3 | 14.29% |
| Other Race | 2 | 1.32% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
64.72%
Born in Benton County, Mississippi
93.15%
Native Born
6.85%
Foreign Born
4.18%
Non Citizen
2.67%
Naturalized
93.15% of Benton County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 64.72% having been born in Mississippi. 4.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.