Voter file loaded June 16, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Benton County, Mississippi has 5,815 active registered voters across 5 precincts, as of July 2026.
Party registration
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Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floyd Precinct Dist 4 | 1,045 | 471 | 45.07% |
| 2 | Ashland Precinct District 3 | 1,117 | 496 | 44.4% |
| 3 | Hickory Flat Prec Dist 5 | 1,211 | 510 | 42.11% |
| 4 | Lamar Precinct District 2 | 1,202 | 495 | 41.18% |
| 5 | Canaan Precinct District 1 | 1,240 | 471 | 37.98% |
Supervoters are active registered voters who cast a ballot in at least 3 of the last 4 November general elections (2018–2024). Percentages are precinct totals from the official state voter file — no individual voter information is shown. Precincts with fewer than 400 active voters are excluded.
How Benton County voted for president
Election results are public records.
Benton County at a glance.
Benton County had an estimated 7,566 residents in July 2024, the 76th most populous of Mississippi's 82 counties, down 1.1% since the 2020 census. Of those, 5,997 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 21.4% are 65 or older. Its 5,815 active registered voters equal about 97.0% of that voting-age population.
It covers 407 square miles of land (19 people per square mile), and 82.4% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Ashland (537), Hickory Flat (492) and Snow Lake Shores (300). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 44.5, a median household income of $46,016, 12.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 86.0% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 3,880 votes were cast for president, about 64.7% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 34.0% and the Republican ticket 65.3%. The two-party margin moved from R+2.2 in 2008 to R+31.3 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 7,566
- Population (2020 census base)
- 7,651
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 5,997
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 97.0
- Residents 65 and older
- 21.4%
- People per square mile
- 19
- Living outside incorporated places
- 82.4%
- Land area
- 407 sq mi
- Median age
- 44.5
- Median household income
- $46,016
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 12.8%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 86.0%
Largest cities and towns
- Ashland 537
- Hickory Flat 492
- Snow Lake Shores 300
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.0% | 65.3% | R+31.3 | 3,880 |
| 2020 | 39.1% | 59.9% | R+20.8 | 4,292 |
| 2016 | 42.9% | 56.1% | R+13.2 | 3,996 |
| 2012 | 49.7% | 49.8% | R+0.1 | 4,080 |
| 2008 | 48.0% | 50.2% | R+2.2 | 4,638 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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