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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bay Springs

Mississippi · 2,097 residents · 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 $22,895. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value is $52,200. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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

2,097
+21%since 1990
from 1,729 in 1990
1990 – 2025
140 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 116 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+15%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bay Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,895
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,199
+39%since 1990
from $10,221 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$245
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $208 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
25.6% rent
2.3
−4%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(940)
Black45.6%(789)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.7%(1,085)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(1,044)
Black49.4%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.2%(1,326)
63
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.2%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−23%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay Springs, Mississippi?

Bay Springs, Mississippi has about 2,097 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bay Springs, Mississippi earns about $22,895 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 $52,200, and the typical rent is about $245 a month.

How educated are people in Bay Springs, Mississippi?

About 18.9% 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 28.8% 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 368 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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