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Como

Mississippi · 1,279 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 $31,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,279
−2%since 2000
from 1,310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
677 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 693 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.9
+20%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Como
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,923
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$19,814
+61%since 2000
from $12,278 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
17.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$86,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$713
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
25.2%
−46.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
44.0% rent
8.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
33.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.7
+17%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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(340)
Black72.7%(930)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(11)
Diversity Score50.6%(647)
51
−1%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−13%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
68.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
18.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
10.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
24.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
48.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.3%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Como, Mississippi?

Como, Mississippi has about 1,279 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Como, Mississippi?

The typical household in Como, Mississippi earns about $31,923 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 $86,500, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Como, Mississippi?

About 14.2% 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 17.4% 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 108 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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