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Big Point

Mississippi · 618 residents · 2.939 sq mi
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Big Point has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,204. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 503 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $170,500. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
618
+437%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
32.0
−15%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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2024731
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(39)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(40)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.3%(45)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.3%(45)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(44)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3419.3%(119)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.6%(53)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.2%(88)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.8%(79)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.9%(49)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.9%(12)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.8%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,204
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,185
+224%since 2000
from $10,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,500
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
8.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(565)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(18)
Asian1%(6)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German35%(217)
American22.3%(138)
Italian10%(62)
Swedish2.4%(15)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.8%
+27.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
Female
29.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Point, Mississippi?

Big Point, Mississippi has about 618 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Point, Mississippi earns about $67,204 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 $170,500.

How educated are people in Big Point, Mississippi?

About 4.1% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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