Bentonia, MS

This town of 304 residents needs 21 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
304 (2026)
Households
143
Median household income
$25,673 (2022)
Typical home value
$160,122
Owner-occupied
29%
Five-year housing need
21 units

Comparison to other Mississippi municipalities

Bentonia: $25,673 Median income (2022 estimate)
<$20K >$94K
Bentonia: None jobs to household ratio
<0.01 >3.61
Bentonia: No permit data
<0.1% >10.1%
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How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Bentonia, MS has roughly 143 households, though population has been declining at 2.3% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Bentonia, MS is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 74% of units. Bentonia, MS is a heavily renter-occupied market, with just 29% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?