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Beaumont

Mississippi · 977 residents · 3.447 sq mi
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Beaumont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,147. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,600. The poverty rate of 35.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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

977
−7%since 1990
from 1,056 in 1990
1990 – 2025
283 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 306 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+5%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6137809471K1K1990201020202024Beaumont
2024822
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,147
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,192 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,601
+42%since 1990
from $6,753 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.4%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 33.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$279
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
75.2%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
24.8% rent
1.8
−2%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(596)
Black42.4%(448)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.7%(662)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(500)
Black47.5%(464)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.8%(614)
63
Unchangedsince 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
−1%since 1990
from 23.2 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 Beaumont, Mississippi?

Beaumont, Mississippi has about 977 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Beaumont, Mississippi?

The typical household in Beaumont, Mississippi earns about $20,147 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaumont, Mississippi expensive?

In Beaumont, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $35,600, and the typical rent is about $279 a month.

How educated are people in Beaumont, Mississippi?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Beaumont, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaumont, Mississippi?

About 35.4% of people in Beaumont, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaumont, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaumont, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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