Bentonia, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 210, Bentonia's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bentonia is a small community located in Mississippi, within Yazoo County. The total population is 210. It ranks as the 348th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bentonia is 65.1 years. This is 69% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 12.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 22.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 24.8%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bentonia, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $84,400. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $169,800. 35.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bentonia has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 12.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.2% vs 55.2%). The Black or African American population (12.9%) is well below the state average of 36.3%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bentonia, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.