Living in Benton, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Benton · Census data 2020–2024
Benton has 603 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $66,979 (19% higher than the Mississippi median).
Benton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Benton at a glance
- Population
- 603
- Median age
- 48.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $66,979State: $56,447
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Benton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 18.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Benton median household income
The median household income in Benton is $66,979 and the income per person is $31,798. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Benton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 306
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.97
Benton demographics
- Population
- 603
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 306
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Benton ›
Education in Benton
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Benton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Benton
- Unemployment rate
- 18.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.6%
Benton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 603 | $66,979 | — | — |
| Yazoo City | 10,219 | $28,157 | $103,000 | $767 |
| Eden | 151 | $53,056 | — | — |
| Pickens | 969 | $30,036 | $83,400 | — |
| Flora | 2,331 | $36,513 | $204,800 | $542 |
| Canton | 10,811 | $38,337 | $112,000 | $989 |
| Louise | 178 | $22,379 | — | — |
| Gluckstadt | 3,236 | $124,348 | $316,600 | $2,254 |
| Goodman | 1,177 | $15,039 | $67,300 | $363 |
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What is the median household income in Benton, MS?
The median household income in Benton is $66,979, 19% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Benton, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Benton?
The median age in Benton is 48.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Benton?
The average commute to work in Benton is 36 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Benton?
The unemployment rate in Benton is 18.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Benton?
23.1% of adults in Benton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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