Benton County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$42,139
Per Capita Income
$23,870
Poverty Rate
17.6%
SNAP Recipients
16.5%
Gini Index
0.440
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K28.6%
$25K–$50K28.6%
$50K–$75K20.2%
$75K–$100K7.5%
$100K–$150K10.7%
$150K–$200K1.8%
$200K+2.7%
The median household income in Benton County, MS is $42,139 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $23,870. 17.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.440 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).