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Fernwood

Mississippi · 57 residents · 1.985 sq mi
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Fernwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,125. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 38 residents. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 67.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

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
Population, 20202024
07815623531320202024Fernwood
202457
20202024
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
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%
28.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
4.9
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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%
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%
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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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