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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

Total population
7,113
+11%since 1990
from 6,403 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.6
+2%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Batesville
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.6%(539)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.7%(549)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.7%(545)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 1910.6%(751)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247%(497)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(875)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.1%(1,005)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411%(784)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.6%(541)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.7%(479)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.4%(386)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.3%(162)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$394
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
35.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Batesville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(3,958)
Black38.2%(2,445)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(46)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56%(3,981)
Black41.6%(2,961)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(114)
Asian0.4%(25)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Spaniard0.5%(40)
Cuban0.3%(19)
Mexican0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Ancestry
English18.2%(1,348)
American4.9%(359)
Irish3.3%(246)
German2%(147)
Italian1.5%(114)
Arab0.9%(70)
French0.8%(59)
Jordanian0.6%(42)
Palestinian0.4%(28)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(11)
Portuguese0.1%(6)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.1%(4)
Swedish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
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

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.8%(820)
Married52.9%(1,284)
Widowed3.3%(81)
Divorced9.9%(241)
Women 15+
Never married26.4%(802)
Married48.1%(1,462)
Widowed17.1%(520)
Divorced8.4%(255)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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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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