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Blue Springs

Mississippi · 228 residents · 4.476 sq mi
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Blue Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

228
+58%since 2000
from 144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
51 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
36.3
−6%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1152022903784651990201020202024Blue Springs
2024268
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,967
+17%since 2000
from $16,257 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information35.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance18.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$92,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$335
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
36.4%
−48.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
27.3% rent
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
11.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.2
+82%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(131)
Black6.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(216)
Black1.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(27)
12
−40%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
+4%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
3.8%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
11.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
13.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
17.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
51.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
9.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.3%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Springs, Mississippi?

Blue Springs, Mississippi has about 228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Springs, Mississippi earns about $42,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Springs, Mississippi expensive?

In Blue Springs, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Springs, Mississippi?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Springs, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Springs, Mississippi?

About 13.3% of people in Blue Springs, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Springs, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Springs, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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