Benton County's estimated 2026 population is 7,444 with a growth rate of -0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Benton County is the 76th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 8,696 and has seen a growth of -14.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.5 years
Female: 47.8 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 5,991 adults, (1,593 of whom are seniors) in Benton County.
Female: 3,868 (51%)
Male: 3,721 (49%)
The racial composition of Benton County includes 60.79% White, 34.47% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,613 | 60.79% |
| Black or African American | 2,616 | 34.47% |
| Two or more races | 181 | 2.39% |
| Other race | 147 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.09% |
Benton County's average per capita income is $32,743. Household income levels show a median of $46,016. The poverty rate stands at 21.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $63,810 | - |
| Families | $59,712 | $70,619 |
| Households | $46,016 | $59,331 |
| Non Families | $20,574 | $35,553 |
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