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Como

Mississippi · 1,064 residents (2025 est.) · 1.889 sq mi
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Como has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,404. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $180,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,258
−4%since 2000
from 1,310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
666 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
44.6
+31%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,064 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Como
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,404
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$18,609
+52%since 2000
from $12,278 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
17.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.459
+2%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$180,600
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
37.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
63.0% rent
15.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
37.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
38.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
8.4
+263%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(346)
Black71.8%(940)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.9%(667)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.1%(240)
Black71.2%(896)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(122)
Diversity Score55.9%(703)
56
+10%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
+11%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
88.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
17.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

35.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
51.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
19.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
14.8%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

40.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
59.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
8.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
22.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.5%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
62.8%
+33.5 ptssince 2017
from 29.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
99.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Como, Mississippi?

Como, Mississippi has about 1,258 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Como, Mississippi?

The typical household in Como, Mississippi earns about $21,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Como, Mississippi expensive?

In Como, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $180,600.

How educated are people in Como, Mississippi?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Como, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Como, Mississippi?

About 17.5% of people in Como, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Como, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Como, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 129 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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