Benton County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population is 8,026. Its county seat is
Ashland.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,026 people, 2,999 households, and 2,216 families residing in the county. The population density is 8/km˛ (20/mi˛). There are 3,456 housing units at an average density of 3/km˛ (8/mi˛).
Of interest to
Christian singles prospecting in this county are;
Median age, Married couples, and racial makeup of
the local population. The racial makeup of the county is 61.72% White, 36.76% Black or African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,999 households out of which 33.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.20% are married couples living together, 14.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.10% are non-families. 23.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.64 and the average family size is 3.12.
Christian singles may
wish to note the ratio of women to men in this
county.In the county the population is spread out with 26.90% under the age of 18, 10.00% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $24,149, and the median income for a family is $29,907. Males have a median income of $26,291 versus $19,519 for females. The per capita income for the county is $12,212. 23.20% of the population and 19.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.00% of those under the age of 18 and 24.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Ashland
Hickory Flat
Snow Lake Shores
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