Benton County, Mississippi
Benton County: county in Mississippi, United States
About
Benton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,729 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,351 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ashland. The county was created 156 years ago in 1869.
County Snapshot
Benton County at a glance
Benton County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Mississippi counties
82
Open related pagesLargest city
Hickory FlatPopulation 555
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Benton County
| Population | 8,351 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from | Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County, Benton County |
| Area | 1058 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.8173,-89.1885 |
| Named for | Samuel Benton |
| Capital | Ashland |
| Establishment | January 01, 1870 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:24:14 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.53% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Benton County is located at 34°49'2"N 89°11'19"W (34.8172900, -89.1884800). It has 5 neighbors: Marshall County, Tippah County, Union County, Fayette County and Hardeman County.
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The largest city of Benton County is Hickory Flat with a population of 555. Other cities include, Ashland population 514 and Snow Lake Shores population 291. See all Benton County cities & populated places.
Benton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Flat | 555 | Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Ashland | 514 | Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Snow Lake Shores | 291 | Human settlement in Benton County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Benton County
Official Website- Ashland
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Benton County decreased by 4.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,729 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,715 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,644 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,493 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,295 | -2.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,155 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,247 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,255 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,243 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,259 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,351 | 1.1% | estimation process |
People born in Benton County (1)
(1890-2006) Bettie Wilson was born in Benton County
Other places with the same name (8)
- Benton County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 288,774 people.
- Benton County, Washington county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 206,426 people.
- Benton County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 93,239 people.
- Benton County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 40,958 people.
- Benton County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 25,414 people.
- Benton County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 19,627 people.
- Benton County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 16,131 people.
- Benton County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 8,741 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |