Bentonia, Mississippi
Bentonia: Human settlement in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America
About
Bentonia is a city located in the county of Yazoo in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 440 and a population density of 119 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 410 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bentonia
| Population : | 410 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Yazoo County |
| Postal code : | 39040 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 3.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 197 feet / 60 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 16:56:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 111 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bentonia is located at 32°38'27"N 90°21'53"W (32.6409700, -90.3648100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bentonia decreased by 7.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 440 | - | census |
| 2011 | 440 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 439 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 436 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 432 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 429 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 425 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 425 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 423 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 419 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 410 | -2.2% | estimation process |
Schools in Bentonia
College & universities near Bentonia, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475459 | Midwest Technical Institute-Ridgeland | Ridgeland (MS) | 39157-6027 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bentonia, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Bentonia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bentonia Post Office | Bentonia (MS) | 39040 |
Other cities in Yazoo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Yazoo County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Yazoo City | 10,869 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Eden | 128 | Place in Mississippi (USA) |
| Satartia | 51 | Human settlement in Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America |
