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Big Point

Mississippi · 731 residents · 2.94 sq mi
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With 731 people, Big Point is a city in Mississippi. Households here earn about 110% more than in Mississippi as a whole. Since 2000 the city has more than tripled, up 616 people. 94% of homes are owner-occupied. At a median age of 47.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Few US cities rank higher on 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

731
+536%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
2000 – 2024
249 / sq mi
+441%since 2009
from 46 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
47.7
+27%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.94 sq mi
Population, 20002024
23416811K1K2000201020202024Big Point
2024731
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.2%(67)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(49)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(32)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.9%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.8%(152)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 442.9%(21)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.3%(112)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6436.5%(267)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 741.4%(10)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841%(7)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$118,420
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$161,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
93.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
6.2% rent
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.39 people
−27%since 2010
from 3.28 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.4
−36%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(636)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13%(95)
28
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American28.2%(206)
English27.8%(203)
French17.8%(130)
German16.7%(122)
Irish11.2%(82)
Nigerian1.8%(13)
Section 05

Education

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%
9.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
57.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
42.1%
+42.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
91.1%
+38.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
92.2%
+40.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
44.6%
+44.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
46.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
1.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
6.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2012
from 28.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2013
from 2.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 81.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
86.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married93.5%(259)
Widowed2.5%(7)
Divorced4%(11)
Women 15+
Never married4.6%(14)
Married83.3%(255)
Widowed6.5%(20)
Divorced5.6%(17)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2013
from 2.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
51.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
29.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
1.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
81.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
16.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 11 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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