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Bassfield

Mississippi · 254 residents · 1 sq mi
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Bassfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,938. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. Median home value is $55,000. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

254
−19%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
254 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
43.5
+2%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1752252763263761990201020202024Bassfield
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,938
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,639
+33%since 2000
from $13,283 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
8.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$55,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$532
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
28.3%
−50.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
21.7% rent
14.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
14.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
23.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.8
−33%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(202)
Black34.3%(108)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(184)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(150)
Black37.8%(96)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(6)
Diversity Score65.6%(167)
66
+12%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−1%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
84.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
10.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

29.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.2%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

36.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
63.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bassfield, Mississippi?

Bassfield, Mississippi has about 254 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bassfield, Mississippi?

The typical household in Bassfield, Mississippi earns about $30,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bassfield, Mississippi expensive?

In Bassfield, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Bassfield, Mississippi?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bassfield, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bassfield, Mississippi?

About 8.5% of people in Bassfield, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bassfield, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Bassfield, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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