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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Crystal Springs

Mississippi · 5,873 residents · 5.429 sq mi
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Crystal Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,846. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,500. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

5,873
+4%since 1990
from 5,643 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,082 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,039 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
+12%since 1990
from 28.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Crystal Springs
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,846
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,857 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,111
+77%since 1990
from $6,854 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.2%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 38.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.1
−23%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(2,689)
Black52.2%(2,947)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.8%(3,543)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(2,509)
Black55.5%(3,257)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(72)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score63.1%(3,708)
63
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.1%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−10%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal Springs, Mississippi?

Crystal Springs, Mississippi has about 5,873 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Crystal Springs, Mississippi?

The typical household in Crystal Springs, Mississippi earns about $23,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crystal Springs, Mississippi expensive?

In Crystal Springs, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $49,500, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Crystal Springs, Mississippi?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Crystal Springs, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crystal Springs, Mississippi?

About 31.2% of people in Crystal Springs, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crystal Springs, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Crystal Springs, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 230 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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