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Blue Mountain

Mississippi · 948 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Blue Mountain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,583. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,700. At a median age of 23.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
948
+41%since 2000
from 670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
577 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.3
−19%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4287139991K2K1990201020202024Blue Mountain
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,583
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,446
+20%since 2000
from $12,870 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
44.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(542)
Black13.7%(92)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(25)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.6%(259)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(679)
Black20.1%(191)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(37)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.6%(16)
Diversity Score52.2%(494)
Diversity Score
52
+35%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+90%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Mountain, Mississippi?

Blue Mountain, Mississippi has about 948 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Mountain, Mississippi?

The typical household in Blue Mountain, Mississippi earns about $37,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Mountain, Mississippi expensive?

In Blue Mountain, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Mountain, Mississippi?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Mountain, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Mountain, Mississippi?

About 23.6% of people in Blue Mountain, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Mountain, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Mountain, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 281 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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