Benton County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Benton County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28009
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 406.62 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.04 sq mi
- Total Area
- 408.65 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.809593
- Longitude
- -89.200213
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,286
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,687
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,144 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 1.8% |
| White | 4,606 | 63.2% |
| Black | 2,364 | 32.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,617 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 1.2% |
| White | 3,673 | 64.6% |
| Black | 1,865 | 32.8% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 71 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,589
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $49,282
- Poverty Rate
- 21.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,613
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,613 | 60.8% |
| Black | 2,616 | 34.5% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,473
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,147 | 39.2% |
| Republican | 1,256 | 22.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,060 | 37.6% |
| Other | 10 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,523 | 46.1% |
| Female | 2,827 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,850 | 52.1% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 1.4% |
| Black | 2,358 | 43.1% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,000
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 36.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,091 | 38.3% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 11.7% |
| Black | 829 | 35.2% |
| Asian | 4 | 26.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 935 | 37.1% |
| Female | 1,035 | 36.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,689 (30.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 697 (12.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,091
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $106,173
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $703
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 88.7%
- Work From Home
- 1.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.