Poverty Rate in Benton County, Mississippi
In Benton County, Mississippi, an estimated 1,328 of 7,536 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Benton County, Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Benton County, Mississippi is 14.5%.
- How many people in Benton County, Mississippi live in poverty?
In Benton County, Mississippi, an estimated 1,328 of 7,536 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Benton County, Mississippi compare to the average for Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Benton County, Mississippi is 8.33% lower than the Mississippi average. In Benton County, Mississippi, an estimated 17.6% of 7,536 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.2% of 2,858,819 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Benton County, Mississippi compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Benton County, Mississippi is 40.8% higher than the US average. In Benton County, Mississippi, an estimated 17.6% of 7,536 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
17.6% of 8 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
29.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
29.1% of 2 thousand people
Under 5 years
42.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
42.5% of 325 people
5 to 17 years
25.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
25.7% of 1 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
29.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
29.1% of 2 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
17.5% of 4 thousand people
18 to 34 years
27.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
27.6% of 1 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
13.4% of 3 thousand people
60 years and over
8.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
8.3% of 2 thousand people
65 years and over
5.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
5.9% of 2 thousand people
- Gender
Male
14.7% Poverty Rate for men in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
14.7% of 4 thousand people
Female
20.5% Poverty Rate for women in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
20.5% of 4 thousand people
- Race
White
18.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
18.4% of 5 thousand people
Black or African American
16.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
16.1% of 3 thousand people
Asian
0% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 30 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 5 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 157 people
Two or more races
30.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
30.9% of 256 people
Hispanic
14.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
14.6% of 239 people
White, not Hispanic
17.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
17.9% of 5 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
13% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
13% of 5 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
15.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
15.9% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
15.6% of 2 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
9.8% of 2 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
9% of 592 people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
6.1% of 3 thousand people
Employed
4.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
4.4% of 3 thousand people
Male
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
5.1% of 2 thousand people
Female
3.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
3.7% of 2 thousand people
Unemployed
42.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
42.4% of 151 people
Male
55.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
55.1% of 49 people
Female
36.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
36.3% of 102 people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
14.2% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
3.3% of 3 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
19.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
19.6% of 759 people
Did not work
23.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
23.7% of 3 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
30.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
30.5% of 1 thousand people
Male
25.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
25.7% of 661 people
Female
35.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
35.7% of 599 people
18 to 24 years
61.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
61.8% of 110 people
25 to 34 years
33.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
33.3% of 21 people
35 to 44 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 102 people
45 to 54 years
39% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
39% of 182 people
55 to 64 years
49.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
49.7% of 354 people
65 to 74 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
8.8% of 250 people
75 years and over
16.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
16.6% of 241 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
0% of 293 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
31.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
31.3% of 240 people
Did not work
42.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
42.5% of 727 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
17.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Benton County, Mississippi
2022
17.6%
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