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Batesville

Mississippi · 7,463 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 $34,342. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,200. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

7,463
+5%since 2000
from 7,113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
374 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
33.0
+1%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Batesville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,342
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$16,923
+7%since 2000
from $15,814 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
36.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$108,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$639
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
37.6%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
36.8% rent
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
24.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
44.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56%(3,981)
Black41.6%(2,961)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(114)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(4,524)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(3,814)
Black45%(3,359)
Hispanic / Latino2%(148)
Asian0.6%(43)
Other0.1%(10)
Diversity Score65.6%(4,893)
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+11%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
80.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
17.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
33.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
54.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batesville, Mississippi?

Batesville, Mississippi has about 7,463 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Batesville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Batesville, Mississippi earns about $34,342 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 $108,200, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Batesville, Mississippi?

About 23.3% 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 36.2% 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 1,060 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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