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Crosby

Mississippi · 216 residents (2025 est.) · 2.119 sq mi
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Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,600. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 65.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
245
−32%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.4
−20%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:216 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1882783684575471990201020202024Crosby
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$11,256
+66%since 2000
from $6,763 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
65.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.562
+17%since 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Crosby on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(100)
Black71.9%(259)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.2%(181)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(68)
Black72.2%(177)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.1%(123)
Diversity Score
50
Unchangedsince 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 30.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.4%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
64.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−49.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 41.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crosby, Mississippi?

Crosby, Mississippi has about 245 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Crosby, Mississippi expensive?

In Crosby, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $55,600, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Crosby, Mississippi?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Crosby, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crosby, Mississippi?

About 65.7% of people in Crosby, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crosby, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Crosby, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 244 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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

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