Benton County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,589 | — | #2,682 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,016 | -38.8% | #2,934 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.5 years | +14.4% | #828 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $105,100 | -62.7% | #2,914 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $731 | -37.1% | #2,582 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | +70.8% | #2,799 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Benton County has a population of 7,589, making it the #2,682 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Benton County is $46,016, ranking #2,934 out of 3,222 counties — 38.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.5% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Benton County is $105,100 (-62.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $731/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.0%.
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90.9% of residents in Benton County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Benton County, Mississippi
Benton County, Mississippi has a total population of 7,589, making it the 2,682nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Benton County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Benton County is $46,016, which ranks #2,934 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Benton County is $105,100, 62.7% below the national median. Renters in Benton County pay a median gross rent of $731 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Benton County, 12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.6 min.
Benton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (34.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%).
All data for Benton County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.