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Bay Springs

Mississippi · 1,472 residents (2025 est.) · 14.944 sq mi
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Bay Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,306. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $152,700. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,855
−12%since 2000
from 2,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
124 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+12%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,472 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bay Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,306
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,895 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,986
+104%since 2000
from $14,199 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−17%since 2010
from 0.518 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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
$152,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$300
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+33%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(1,044)
Black49.4%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(1,326)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(734)
Black58.6%(1,087)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(27)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score62.5%(1,159)
Diversity Score
62
−1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.6%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.3%
+29.6 ptssince 2017
from 39.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay Springs, Mississippi?

Bay Springs, Mississippi has about 1,855 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bay Springs, Mississippi?

The typical household in Bay Springs, Mississippi earns about $50,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay Springs, Mississippi expensive?

In Bay Springs, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $152,700, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Bay Springs, Mississippi?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bay Springs, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay Springs, Mississippi?

About 16.2% of people in Bay Springs, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bay Springs, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Bay Springs, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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