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Chunky

Mississippi · 272 residents · 0.834 sq mi
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Chunky has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,964. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,300. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
−21%since 2000
from 344 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
326 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 412 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+4%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1512303093874661990201020202024Chunky
2024242
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,964
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,302
+40%since 2000
from $14,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(245)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(13)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other2.7%(7)
Diversity Score22.8%(62)
Diversity Score
23
−19%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+150%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−30.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chunky, Mississippi?

Chunky, Mississippi has about 272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chunky, Mississippi?

The typical household in Chunky, Mississippi earns about $31,964 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 $58,300, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Chunky, Mississippi?

About 5.3% 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 13.3% of people in Chunky, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chunky, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Chunky, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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