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Fernwood

Mississippi · 57 residents · 1.99 sq mi
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With 57 people, Fernwood is a city in Mississippi. At a median age of 67.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. Since 2023 the city has roughly tripled, up 38 people. Households here earn about 61% more than in Mississippi as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

57
+200%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2020 – 2024
29 / sq mi
+200%since 2023
from 10 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
67.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.99 sq mi
Population, 20202024
07815623531320202024Fernwood
202457
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7478.9%(45)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8421.1%(12)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$91,125
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$52,360
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+29.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
21.1%
−36.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.334
−38%since 2023
from 0.540 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$445,000
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
−81.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.36 people
US average: 2.54
28.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
4.9
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Scottish61.4%(35)
Irish21.1%(12)
Polish17.5%(10)
Russian17.5%(10)
Section 05

Education

78.9%
+36.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
17.5%
−24.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
17.5%
−24.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
56.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married60%(15)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced40%(10)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married62.5%(20)
Widowed37.5%(12)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
0.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
100.0%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
21.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
100.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernwood, Mississippi?

Fernwood, Mississippi has about 57 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fernwood, Mississippi?

The typical household in Fernwood, Mississippi earns about $91,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fernwood, Mississippi expensive?

In Fernwood, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $445,000.

How educated are people in Fernwood, Mississippi?

About 78.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fernwood, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fernwood, Mississippi?

About 21.1% of people in Fernwood, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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