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Big Creek

Mississippi · 124 residents (2025 est.) · 1.135 sq mi
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Big Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
124
−2%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
−1%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:124 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
901572242903571990201020202024Big Creek
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,583
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,600
+85%since 2000
from $12,745 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
+1%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
40.9%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−29%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(117)
Black6.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(72)
Black29%(36)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(1)
Diversity Score70.5%(87)
Diversity Score
70
+371%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−4%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.8%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
Female
45.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+44.3 ptssince 2017
from 37.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Creek, Mississippi?

Big Creek, Mississippi has about 124 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Creek, Mississippi?

The typical household in Big Creek, Mississippi earns about $64,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Creek, Mississippi expensive?

In Big Creek, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $88,600.

How educated are people in Big Creek, Mississippi?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Big Creek, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Creek, Mississippi?

About 12.9% of people in Big Creek, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Creek, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Creek, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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