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Collins

Mississippi · 2,342 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 $25,417. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,300. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,342
−13%since 2000
from 2,683 in 2000
1990 – 2025
294 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
43.8
+19%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Collins
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,417
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,661 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$15,022
+26%since 2000
from $11,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
31.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$66,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$540
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
54.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
45.1% rent
2.6
+3%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(1,238)
Black51.9%(1,392)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(43)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.3%(1,726)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(939)
Black52.3%(1,225)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(108)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.6%(1,583)
68
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
4.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
85.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
51.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
22.9%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
48.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
14.8%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Collins, Mississippi?

Collins, Mississippi has about 2,342 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Collins, Mississippi?

The typical household in Collins, Mississippi earns about $25,417 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 $66,300, and the typical rent is about $540 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 31.6% of people in Collins, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Collins, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Collins, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 199 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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