Benton County, Mississippi

The median household income in Benton County, Mississippi is $42,139, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Benton County is $23,870, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $42,139.

Benton County's median household income of $42,139 is lower than the Mississippi state average of $48,514. The per capita income is $23,870, compared to the state average of $27,136.

The per capita income in Benton County, Mississippi is $23,870, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Benton County's median household income of $42,139 is below the Mississippi average of $48,514. The per capita income of $23,870 is also lower than the state average of $27,136. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Benton County ranks #59 out of 82 counties in Mississippi by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $42,139 and per capita income of $23,870, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.