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Population Review

Benton County, MS — Population & Demographics

Benton County, MS has a population of 7,592. The median household income is $42,139 and the median age is 43.9.

7,592

Population

$42,139

Median Income

$109,300

Median Home Value

43.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White60.8%
Black or African American34.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$42,139

Median Household Income

$23,870

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$109,300

Median Home Value

$729

Median Rent

83.3%

Homeownership

Education

80.9%

High School+

12.1%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Benton County, MS has a population of 7,592 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Benton County, MS is $42,139.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.