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Big Point

Mississippi · 731 residents · 2.939 sq mi
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Big Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,420. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 616 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,200. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
731
+536%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
249 / sq mi
+536%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
+27%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
23416811K1K2000201020202024Big Point
2024731
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,420
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,136
+653%since 2000
from $10,243 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+74%since 2010
from 0.293 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade54.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
RELATED:See current rent listings in Big Point on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(636)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13%(95)
Diversity Score28.3%(207)
Diversity Score
28
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
42.1%
+42.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
91.1%
+38.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−63.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2012
from 28.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 81.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Big Point, Mississippi?

Big Point, Mississippi has about 731 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Point, Mississippi earns about $118,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Point, Mississippi expensive?

In Big Point, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $161,200.

How educated are people in Big Point, Mississippi?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Big Point, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Point, Mississippi?

About 1.0% of people in Big Point, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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