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Artesia

Mississippi · 323 residents (2025 est.) · 0.939 sq mi
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Artesia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,620. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,800. The poverty rate of 36.8% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
361
−28%since 2000
from 498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
384 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+27%since 2000
from 28.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:323 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2673303934565191990201020202024Artesia
2024361
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,620
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,294
+98%since 2000
from $8,716 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.576
+13%since 2010
from 0.509 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+138%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(96)
Black79.3%(395)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(203)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(20)
Black94.5%(341)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.1%(47)
Diversity Score
13
−68%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2011
from 29.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 65.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.3%
+28.1 ptssince 2017
from 46.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Artesia, Mississippi?

Artesia, Mississippi has about 361 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Artesia, Mississippi?

The typical household in Artesia, Mississippi earns about $19,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Artesia, Mississippi expensive?

In Artesia, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $101,800, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Artesia, Mississippi?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Artesia, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Artesia, Mississippi?

About 36.8% of people in Artesia, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Artesia, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Artesia, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 120 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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