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Braxton

Mississippi · 186 residents · 0.589 sq mi
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Braxton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,000. The poverty rate of 50.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

186
+3%since 2000
from 181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
316 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
36.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1001451912362811990201020202024Braxton
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,250
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$14,722
+1%since 2000
from $14,527 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
50.5%
+33.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$101,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$675
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
79.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
20.3% rent
2.2
+20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(174)
Black3.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(180)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(4)
Diversity Score9%(17)
9
+12%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
49.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

42.6 min
+86%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
82.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
53.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
13.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
60.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
21.6%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Braxton, Mississippi?

Braxton, Mississippi has about 186 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Braxton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Braxton, Mississippi earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Braxton, Mississippi expensive?

In Braxton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $101,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Braxton, Mississippi?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Braxton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Braxton, Mississippi?

About 50.5% of people in Braxton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Braxton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Braxton, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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