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Beulah

Mississippi · 242 residents · 0.463 sq mi
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Beulah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,833. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 231 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,700. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

242
−49%since 2000
from 473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
523 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 1,022 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
45.5
+78%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2162943734515291990201020202024Beulah
2024327
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,833
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$15,859
+84%since 2000
from $8,631 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
29.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$61,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$672
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
71.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
28.3% rent
2.3
+69%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(12)
Black96%(454)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(13)
Black90.1%(218)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian1.7%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.7%(48)
20
+138%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
91.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
12.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
40.4%
−22.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
19.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

34.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
65.4%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
12.6%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beulah, Mississippi?

Beulah, Mississippi has about 242 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beulah, Mississippi?

The typical household in Beulah, Mississippi earns about $26,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beulah, Mississippi expensive?

In Beulah, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $61,700, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Beulah, Mississippi?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Beulah, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beulah, Mississippi?

About 29.9% of people in Beulah, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beulah, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Beulah, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 223 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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

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