Where is Benton County, Mississippi?

location of Benton county on a map — Location of Benton County within the state of Mississippi

Benton County is a county equivalent area found in Mississippi, USA. The county government of Benton is found in the county seat of Ashland.

With a total 1,058.41 sq. km of land and water area, Benton County, Mississippi is the 2555th largest county equivalent area in the United States. Home to 8,296 people, Benton County has a total 4164 households earning 31060 on average per year.

Benton County, Mississippi - Quick Facts

FIPS Code	28009
Area Codes	662
Time Zone	CST
Major Cities	Ashland (population: 2,893), Hickory Flat (population: 2,595), Lamar (population: 2,306), Michigan City (population: 1,143)
Land Area	3,203 sq miles
Water Area	407 sq miles
Household Income	$31,060
Housing Units	4,164
Median Home Value	$81,200
High School Grads	73% of population
Holders of Bachelors Degrees	10% of population
Retail Spending	$3,141 per capita