County
Benton County
Mississippi
7,589 population$46,016 median income5,991 voting age0 active campaigns
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Officials Representing Benton County
Congressional District Coverage
Benton County is fully within MS Congressional District 1.
Median Income
$46,016
↓ 18%vs $56,447
Bachelor's+
12.8%
↓ 49%vs 25.1%
Under 18
21.1%
↓ 10%vs 23.3%
Owner-Occupied
86.0%
↑ 23%vs 70.0%
White (non-Hispanic)
60.8%
↔ 9%vs 55.8%
Demographics
American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates
Race & Ethnicity
White60.8%
Hispanic/Latino2.4%
Black34.5%
Asian0.3%
Two or More2.4%
Other2.0%
Income & Economy
Median Household Income$46,016
Per Capita Income$25,190
Poverty Rate21.5%
Unemployment3.1%
Education
High School+81.6%
Bachelor's+12.8%
Housing
Median Home Value$105,100
Median Rent$731
Owner-Occupied86.0%
Health Insurance
Uninsured9.1%
Age Distribution
Under 1821.1%
65 and Over21.0%
Median Age44.5