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Booneville

Mississippi · 8,743 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 $28,774. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,900. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,743
+1%since 2000
from 8,625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+5%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Booneville
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,774
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,361 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,333
+21%since 2000
from $15,128 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.565
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+31%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(6,857)
Black18.4%(1,587)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(61)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(3,444)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(6,678)
Black20.2%(1,767)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(165)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other1%(85)
Diversity Score46.3%(4,048)
Diversity Score
46
+16%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
12.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Booneville, Mississippi?

Booneville, Mississippi has about 8,743 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Booneville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Booneville, Mississippi earns about $28,774 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 $85,900, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Booneville, Mississippi?

About 16.6% 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 30.9% 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 788 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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