Benton County

Benton County is located in Mississippi, United States.

Quick Facts: Benton County
County Name
Benton
State
Mississippi (MS)
HASC Code (County)
US-MS-BE
FIPS Code (County)
28009
County Seat
Ashland
Largest City (in County)
Ashland
Population (County)
8,026
Land Area
407.00 sq mi (1,054.00 km²)
Time Zone
UTC-6
Current Time
UTC-6 (Invalid timezone)
Cities in Benton County

No municipalities classified as 'Cities' found in Benton County based on available data.

Towns, Villages, and Other Municipalities in Benton County

Benton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 8,026 people, with a population density of about 19.72 persons per square mile.

The county spans a total land area of 407.00 square miles (1,054.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Ashland, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Ashland.

Geographically, Benton County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Hickory Flat 420 ft and its lowest point at Ashland 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.

State Context: Mississippi
State Capital
Jackson
Largest City (State)
Jackson
State Nickname
Magnolia State
State Elevation
High: Dumas 623 ft | Low: Pearlington 8 ft
State Pop. Density
62.05/sq mi

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