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Crosby

Mississippi · 242 residents · 2.119 sq mi
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Crosby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,471. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 118 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $75,000. The poverty rate of 57.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 80% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
242
−33%since 2000
from 360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+2%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1882783684575471990201020202024Crosby
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,471
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,122
+94%since 2000
from $6,763 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
57.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services15%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+361%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(100)
Black71.9%(259)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.2%(181)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(55)
Black72.3%(175)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.8%(113)
Diversity Score
47
−7%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−24%since 2000
from 30.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
45.6%
+38.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 20.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.2%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−60.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crosby, Mississippi?

Crosby, Mississippi has about 242 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crosby, Mississippi?

The typical household in Crosby, Mississippi earns about $9,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crosby, Mississippi expensive?

In Crosby, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $75,000.

How educated are people in Crosby, Mississippi?

About 28.1% 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 57.2% 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 247 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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

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