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Fernwood

Mississippi · 286 residents · 1.985 sq mi
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Fernwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,458. Population has grown 18% since 2021. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,500. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

286
+18%vs 2021
vs 243 in 2021
2020 – 2024
144 / sq mi
+18%vs 2021
vs 122 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.0
+26%vs 2021
vs 37.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
07815623531320202024Fernwood
202457
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,458
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$20,811
+6%vs 2021
vs $19,707 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
18.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing21.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$74,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $79,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
64.5%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.1% in 2021
35.5% rent
3.2
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(189)
Black26.2%(75)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.6%(156)
55
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
−23.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
9.1%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
61.7%
−12.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
10.6%
+6.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.8%
−12.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.6% in 2021
55.2%
+12.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.4% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
37.4%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fernwood, Mississippi?

Fernwood, Mississippi has about 286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fernwood, Mississippi?

The typical household in Fernwood, Mississippi earns about $23,458 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 $74,500.

How educated are people in Fernwood, Mississippi?

About 9.1% 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 18.7% 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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