Benndale, Mississippi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Benndale, Mississippi
Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Mississippi
County	George
Area
• Total	1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2)
• Land	1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	65
• Density	43.07/sq mi (16.63/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	28-05180
GNIS feature ID	691696

Benndale is a small community in George County, Mississippi. It is located near where two state highways, MS 26 and MS 57, meet. Benndale is considered an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is an area the government counts for population. In 2020, 65 people lived in Benndale. Before George County was created, Benndale was part of Jackson County.

About Benndale

Education and History

Benndale has its own school, Benndale Elementary School. This school teaches students from kindergarten through sixth grade. It is part of the George County School District.

A post office served the Benndale community for many years. It operated under the name Benndale from 1900 until 1967. Long ago, a company called Farnworth Lumber Company had a lumber camp here. This camp was a place where people lived and worked while cutting down trees for wood.

The type of soil found in this area is also named after the community. It is called the Benndale soil series.

Who Lives in Benndale?

Population and Background

The United States government counts how many people live in different areas. This count is called a census. In the 2020 United States census, 65 people lived in Benndale.

The table below shows the different groups of people living in Benndale in 2020. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic."