Benton County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Benton County, Mississippi
Benton County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
7,589
Median Age
44.5
Male Median
41.5
Female Median
47.8
Benton County, Mississippi Population Growth
Benton County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -12.3%%.
-12.3%% Growth
Benton County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Benton County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.5 | 7,589 |
| 2023 | 43.9 | 7,592 |
| 2022 | 41.7 | 7,637 |
| 2021 | 40.6 | 7,687 |
| 2020 | 42.3 | 8,275 |
| 2019 | 41.5 | 8,232 |
| 2018 | 40.4 | 8,253 |
| 2017 | 42.0 | 8,306 |
| 2016 | 42.1 | 8,378 |
| 2015 | 39.8 | 8,470 |
| 2014 | 39.6 | 8,573 |
| 2013 | 39.5 | 8,682 |
| 2012 | 40.2 | 8,725 |
| 2011 | 40.4 | 8,704 |
| 2010 | 39.0 | 8,652 |
Benton County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 16.0% |
| 18–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 8.4% |
| 35–54 | 28.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.5% |
| 65+ | 21.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Benton County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 36.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Benton County, Mississippi
The median age in Benton County, Mississippi is 44.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Benton County, Mississippi is 7,589.
In Benton County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Benton County, Mississippi is aging.