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Collins

Mississippi · 2,683 residents · 7.961 sq mi
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Collins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,661. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $57,300. The poverty rate of 39.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

2,683
+6%since 1990
from 2,541 in 1990
1990 – 2025
337 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 319 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+18%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Collins
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,661
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,741 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,912
+31%since 1990
from $9,069 in 1990
US average: $21,522
39.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 38.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$309
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
67.5%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
32.5% rent
2.5
−2%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(1,282)
Black49.5%(1,259)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(1,588)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(1,238)
Black51.9%(1,392)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(43)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score64.3%(1,726)
64
+3%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.7%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−2%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Collins, Mississippi?

Collins, Mississippi has about 2,683 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Collins, Mississippi?

The typical household in Collins, Mississippi earns about $22,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collins, Mississippi expensive?

In Collins, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $57,300, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Collins, Mississippi?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Collins, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collins, Mississippi?

About 39.3% of people in Collins, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Collins, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Collins, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 142 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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