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Benton County, MS
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Benton County, Mississippi.
Population
7,589
Land area
407sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Benton County
Benton County at a glance
- Benton County is 70% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,016 a year, 18% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,100 (38% below Mississippi) and median rent is $731 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Ashland (657), Hickory Flat (544) and Snow Lake Shores (384).
Local data for Benton County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Benton County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,016
Poverty rate
21.5%
Median home value
$105,100
Prices +33.4% in a year
Median rent
$731/mo
Homeownership
86.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
34.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (483), German Americans (353), Mexican Americans (151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,207
1,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55M
FY 2026, $7,199 per person
PPP loans
$10.6M
458 loans, 1,109 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$4,053
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Benton County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.4%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
242
Most often heat
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Benton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Benton County, MS?
- Ashland is the largest city or town in Benton County, with about 657 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Benton County?
- Benton County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38603, 38633, 38642, 38647.
- What is the population of Benton County, MS?
- About 7,589 people live in Benton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Benton County?
- Benton County borders Fayette County, TN, Marshall County, Union County, Hardeman County, TN, Tippah County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023