Bentonia, MS

Bentonia, Mississippi

Bentonia, Mississippi, in Yazoo county, is 25 miles NW of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 174 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The town contains a population of approximately 500.

The People and Families of Bentonia

In Bentonia, about 42% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Bentonia, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Bentonia has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bentonia had a median family income of $39,583. The typical family in Bentonia is better off than most in Mississippi.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bentonia favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Bentonia Housing

Bentonia has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Bentonia tend toward the low side for Mississippi.

Commuting

In Bentonia, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bentonia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Bentonia, MS

Comparing Bentonia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Bentonia Almanac

Bentonia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bentonia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bentonia Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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