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Crenshaw

Mississippi · 885 residents · 0.411 sq mi
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Crenshaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,109. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,200. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

885
−3%since 2000
from 916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,153 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
32.3
+1%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
5767318871K1K1990201020202024Crenshaw
2024628
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,109
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$9,704
−6%since 2000
from $10,372 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
37.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$38,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$481
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
29.6%
−49.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
30.9% rent
9.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
27.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
38.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.7
+8%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.6%(253)
Black71.2%(652)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.3%(470)
2010
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(191)
Black77.1%(682)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44%(390)
44
−14%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.3 min
+70%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
65.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
23.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
21.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
11.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
47.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crenshaw, Mississippi?

Crenshaw, Mississippi has about 885 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crenshaw, Mississippi?

The typical household in Crenshaw, Mississippi earns about $22,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crenshaw, Mississippi expensive?

In Crenshaw, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $38,200, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Crenshaw, Mississippi?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crenshaw, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crenshaw, Mississippi?

About 37.9% of people in Crenshaw, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crenshaw, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Crenshaw, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 124 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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