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Coahoma

Mississippi · 229 residents · 0.196 sq mi
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Coahoma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,583. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $37,500. The poverty rate of 69.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−30%since 2000
from 325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,168 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+61%since 2000
from 23.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1532383244094951990201020202024Coahoma
2024208
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,583
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,882 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,689
+66%since 2000
from $5,840 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
69.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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

Median home value
$37,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$456
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(5)
Black98.2%(319)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(2)
Black98.7%(226)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−43%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
47.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 30.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.6%
−51.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coahoma, Mississippi?

Coahoma, Mississippi has about 229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coahoma, Mississippi?

The typical household in Coahoma, Mississippi earns about $20,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coahoma, Mississippi expensive?

In Coahoma, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Coahoma, Mississippi?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Coahoma, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coahoma, Mississippi?

About 69.6% of people in Coahoma, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coahoma, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Coahoma, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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