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Benoit, MS
Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
Population
509
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
522
ZIP codes
0
Benoit and its ZIP codes
Benoit at a glance
- Benoit is about 8.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,100 (51% below Mississippi) and median rent is $455 a month.
Local data for Benoit, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benoit, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
38.3%
Median home value
$83,100
Median rent
$455/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
41.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11), Irish Americans (8), Scottish Americans (6).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bolivar County. PPP loans are for Benoit.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,558
10,505 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,666
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $7,323 per person
How people get to work
Benoit, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone98.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.5%
Average one-way commute: 41.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benoit, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
384
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benoit, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.2%
U.S. 33.3% +15.9 pts
Diabetes
24.3%
U.S. 12.1% +12.2 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.5%
U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts
Cities near Benoit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BolivarCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.2 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| BeulahTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| WintervilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Arkansas City, ARCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| SkeneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| PaceTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| MetcalfeTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| ShawCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| RosedaleCity | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| SymondsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| StonevilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| BoyleTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| ElizabethCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ClevelandCity | 18 mi | 7.6 |
| GreenvilleCity | 18 mi | 26.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benoit, MS in?
- Benoit is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Benoit, MS?
- About 509 people live in Benoit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benoit?
- Nearby places include Bolivar (2.6 mi), Scott (5.4 mi), Beulah (10 mi), Winterville (11 mi), Arkansas City, AR (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023