Benoit, Mississippi facts for kids
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Benoit, Mississippi
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Location of Benoit, Mississippi
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 Benoit, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
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| • Total | 365 |
| • Density | 374.74/sq mi (144.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38725
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-05220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405241 |
Benoit is a small town located in Bolivar County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 365 people lived there. It's a quiet place with an interesting past.
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History of Benoit, Mississippi
Benoit has a unique connection to movie history! In 1956, a film called Baby Doll was shot right in Benoit. The movie used the Burrus House as a filming location. Many people who lived in Benoit even got to be in the movie as background actors.
Geography and Location
Benoit is located in the state of Mississippi. The town covers a total area of about 2.6 square kilometers (or 0.99 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.03 square kilometers (or 0.01 square miles), is water.
Population Changes in Benoit
The population of Benoit has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 412 | — | |
| 1920 | 443 | 7.5% | |
| 1930 | 438 | −1.1% | |
| 1940 | 406 | −7.3% | |
| 1950 | 444 | 9.4% | |
| 1960 | 453 | 2.0% | |
| 1970 | 473 | 4.4% | |
| 1980 | 499 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 641 | 28.5% | |
| 2000 | 611 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 477 | −21.9% | |
| 2020 | 365 | −23.5% | |
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Who Lives in Benoit?
The people living in Benoit come from different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents were Black or African American, making up about 77% of the population. White residents made up about 22%. A very small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Education in Benoit
Students in Benoit attend schools run by the West Bolivar Consolidated School District.
There used to be a local school in Benoit called Ray Brooks School. It taught students from kindergarten all the way through high school. This school was part of the Benoit School District until 2014. That's when the Benoit School District joined with another district to form the West Bolivar Consolidated School District.
Ray Brooks School closed its doors in 2020. This change brought mixed feelings from the people living in Benoit.
Famous People from Benoit
Even though Benoit is a small town, some notable people have connections to it:
- Lavarus Lakeith Giles – A professional football player who played in both American and Canadian leagues.
- Archie Moore – A world champion boxer. He held the light heavyweight title for many years, from 1952 to 1962.
- Robert Powell – A talented composer, organist, and choir director.
- Eddie Taylor – A well-known electric blues guitarist and singer.
