Benton County, Mississippi

Total Population: 7,592

County Seat: Ashland

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)60.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)34.2%
Two or More Races2.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

12.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.