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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Booneville

Mississippi · 8,625 residents · 25.753 sq mi
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Booneville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,361. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,625
+8%since 1990
from 7,955 in 1990
1990 – 2025
335 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 309 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+4%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Booneville
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,361
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,663 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,128
+58%since 1990
from $9,554 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$311
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
66.4%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
33.6% rent
2.3
−10%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(6,728)
Black15.2%(1,212)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(26)
Asian0.2%(15)
Diversity Score33.3%(2,648)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(6,857)
Black18.4%(1,587)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(61)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score39.9%(3,444)
40
+20%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.8%
+16.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Booneville, Mississippi?

Booneville, Mississippi has about 8,625 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Booneville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Booneville, Mississippi earns about $28,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Booneville, Mississippi expensive?

In Booneville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Booneville, Mississippi?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Booneville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Booneville, Mississippi?

About 15.2% of people in Booneville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Booneville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Booneville, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 670 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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