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Como

Mississippi · 1,310 residents · 1.889 sq mi
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Como has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,344. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,900. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

1,310
−6%since 1990
from 1,387 in 1990
1990 – 2025
693 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 734 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+10%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Como
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,344
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,222 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,278
+76%since 1990
from $6,995 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.5%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 32.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$333
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $216 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
28.9% rent
2.3
+6%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(409)
Black70.5%(978)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score52%(721)
2000
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(346)
Black71.8%(940)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50.9%(667)
51
−2%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+12%since 1990
from 21.8 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 Como, Mississippi?

Como, Mississippi has about 1,310 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Como, Mississippi?

The typical household in Como, Mississippi earns about $22,344 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 $51,900, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Como, Mississippi?

About 14.9% 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 37.5% 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 77 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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