Benton County, Mississippi
Total Population: 7,592
County Seat: Ashland
Median Home Value
$109,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$42,139
Across all households
Median Age
43.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.7%
65 Years and Over
21.3%
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
94.3%
No Health Insurance
13.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
80.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
12.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$42,139
Mean Household Income
$55,959
Per Capita Income
$23,870
Unemployment Rate (16+)
2.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
67.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
16.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$109,300
Median Rent
$729/mo
Total Housing Units
4,100
Owner-Occupied
83.3%
Renter-Occupied
16.7%
Vacancy Rate
26.2%
Married Couple Households
46.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
1.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
21.6%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.1%
Average Household Size
2.48
Broadband Internet Access
62.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
10.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28009.