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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Batesville

Mississippi · 7,113 residents · 19.951 sq mi
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Batesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,875. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $65,800. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,113
+11%since 1990
from 6,403 in 1990
1990 – 2025
357 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 321 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+2%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Batesville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,875
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,814
+69%since 1990
from $9,338 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$394
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
65.0%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
35.0% rent
2.2
+3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(3,958)
Black38.2%(2,445)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(3,838)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56%(3,981)
Black41.6%(2,961)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(114)
Asian0.4%(25)
Diversity Score63.6%(4,524)
64
+6%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+7%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batesville, Mississippi?

Batesville, Mississippi has about 7,113 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Batesville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Batesville, Mississippi earns about $29,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Batesville, Mississippi expensive?

In Batesville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $65,800, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Batesville, Mississippi?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Batesville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Batesville, Mississippi?

About 28.7% of people in Batesville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Batesville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Batesville, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 710 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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