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Coldwater

Mississippi · 1,674 residents · 2.375 sq mi
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Coldwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,058. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,500. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,674
+11%since 1990
from 1,502 in 1990
1990 – 2025
705 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 632 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
+4%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Coldwater
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,058
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,330
+67%since 1990
from $7,377 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.5%
−9.9 ptssince 1990
from 33.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
70.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
29.6% rent
2.5
−3%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(570)
Black62.1%(932)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.1%(888)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(492)
Black69.7%(1,166)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score53%(886)
53
−10%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coldwater, Mississippi?

Coldwater, Mississippi has about 1,674 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Coldwater, Mississippi?

The typical household in Coldwater, Mississippi earns about $26,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coldwater, Mississippi expensive?

In Coldwater, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $65,500, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Coldwater, Mississippi?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Coldwater, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coldwater, Mississippi?

About 23.5% of people in Coldwater, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coldwater, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Coldwater, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 172 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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