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42%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
50%
Household income NAT. AVG.
72%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexBentoniaMississippiNational
Income per capita$17,448$21,651$29,829
Median household income$27,619$40,528$55,322
Median income owner occupied$56,000$50,403$70,586
Median income renter occupied$13,370$24,844$35,192
Median earnings male$33,750$31,665$36,919
Median earnings female$22,031$22,259$26,250
Unemployment rate1.3%5.5%4.7%
Poverty level18.9%22.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Bentonia is 42% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Bentonia is 50% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Bentonia is 72% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Bentonia is 25% higher than the national average

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      $18,410 $27,619 $55,238
      City
      $27,015 $40,528 $81,056
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Bentonia median earnings by income bracket

      Bentonia employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry0.0%0.0%
      Manufacturing sector24.1%24.1%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services27.8%27.8%
      Public administration5.6%5.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.6%5.6%
      Education, health & social services13.0%13.0%
      Other24.1%24.1%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Madison, MS25,650$119,855116.6%
      Kearney Park, MS1,167$56,5382.2%
      Satartia, MS38$43,54221.3%
      Flora, MS2,353$32,37641.5%
      Bentonia, MS363$27,61950.1%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Hydaburg, AK363$38,75030.0%
      East Point, AL363$67,72722.4%
      Glen Allen, AL363$38,75030.0%
      Red Level, AL363$43,29521.7%
      Kit Carson, CO363$62,50013.0%
      Bentonia, MS363$27,61950.1%
      Source: The Bentonia, MS employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).