Benndale, Mississippi
Census-designated place in Mississippi, United States
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Benndale is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in George County, Mississippi, near the intersection of State Highways 26 (MS 26) and 57 (MS 57). It is part of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area. Prior to the creation of George County, Benndale was located in Jackson County.[3] The 2020 United States census listed a population of 65.[4]
Benndale, Mississippi | |
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  Benndale Location within Mississippi  Benndale Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 30°52′18″N 88°48′25″W | |
| 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 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 65 |
| • Density | 43.1/sq mi (16.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-05180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 691696[2] |
Background
Benndale Elementary School,[5] a K-6 campus that is part of the George County School District, serves Benndale and surrounding areas.
A post office operated under the name Benndale from 1900 to 1967.[6]
The Farnworth Lumber Company once operated a lumber camp in Benndale.[7]
The Benndale soil series is named for the community.[8]
2020 demographics
Benndale first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[11]
Racial and ethnic composition
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[10] | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 58 | 89.23% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3 | 4.62% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 1 | 1.54% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3 | 4.62% |
| Total | 65 | 100.00% |
