Benton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Yazoo County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
448
Population
98/sq mi density
$59,759
Median Income
$31,330 per capita
68°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$59,759 median income, 13.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
448
Census 2023
Population Density
98
per square mile
Land Area
4.6
square miles (11.8 km²)
Median Age
48.9 yrs
26% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
41.7%
Male
58.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.4%
Black
5.6%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
100%
Spanish
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
3.2%
47% below US avg (6%)
Disability
39.1%
201% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.4%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.6%
35% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.482
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 448 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 98 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 48.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 41.7% |
| Female | 58.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 3.2% |
| Disability | 39.1% |
| Health Insurance | 88.4% |
| Uninsured | 11.6% |
| Broadband Access | 59.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.482 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |