City

Benoit, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Bolivar County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,145Population
💰$54,750Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$74,600Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓14.0%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊17.7%Unemployment▲ 262% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.0% Female 57.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.9%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 52.4%Asian: 1.3%Race
White42.9%
Hispanic3.4%
Black52.4%
Asian1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
29%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.50
Below Poverty31.1% ▲ 211% above avg
College Grads14.0% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment17.7% ▲ 262% above avg
HS Graduate192 (36.4%)
Some College92 (17.4%)
Associates170 (32.2%)
Bachelors40 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree34 (6.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 32.2%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 6.4%Edu
HS Grad36.4%
Some College17.4%
Associates32.2%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate6.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,750 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$74,600 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$495/mo
Total Housing Units471
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
58%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Benoit, MS

Benoit is a city in Mississippi, located in Bolivar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,145 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.9 years.

Economically, Benoit is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,750 is below the national average. Approximately 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Benoit is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $495 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Benoit is less-educated. 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (52.4%).

Benoit, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Benoit
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38725 1,145 $54,750 $74,600 $495 17.7% 14.0% 76.2%