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Chunky

Mississippi · 326 residents · 0.834 sq mi
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Chunky is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
326
−5%since 2000
from 344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
391 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 412 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+2%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1512303093874661990201020202024Chunky
2024242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,861 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,456
+96%since 2000
from $14,498 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−46.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−3%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(297)
Black1.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(97)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(284)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(40)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score29.4%(96)
Diversity Score
29
+5%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+171%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chunky, Mississippi?

Chunky, Mississippi has about 326 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chunky, Mississippi?

The typical household in Chunky, Mississippi earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chunky, Mississippi expensive?

In Chunky, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $69,000, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Chunky, Mississippi?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chunky, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chunky, Mississippi?

About 6.5% of people in Chunky, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chunky, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Chunky, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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