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Big Point

Mississippi · 611 residents · 2.939 sq mi
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Big Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,292. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 496 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $172,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 104% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
611
+431%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
+431%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+4%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
23416811K1K2000201020202024Big Point
2024731
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,292
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,745
+122%since 2000
from $10,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing14%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,800
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,046
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−47.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
13.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+38.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(589)
Black1.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(37)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Point, Mississippi?

Big Point, Mississippi has about 611 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Point, Mississippi earns about $77,292 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 $172,800, and the typical rent is about $1,046 a month.

How educated are people in Big Point, Mississippi?

About 21.9% 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 0.0% of people in Big Point, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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