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Gloster

Mississippi · 897 residents · 1.824 sq mi
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Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 176 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,200. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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

Total population
897
−16%since 2000
from 1,073 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
492 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+33%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8341K1K1K2K1990201020202024Gloster
2024952
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,937
+51%since 2000
from $10,536 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
41.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(467)
Black54.4%(584)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(686)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(230)
Black70.6%(633)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.7%(464)
Diversity Score
52
−19%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloster, Mississippi?

Gloster, Mississippi has about 897 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Gloster, Mississippi expensive?

In Gloster, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $69,200, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Gloster, Mississippi?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gloster, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gloster, Mississippi?

About 41.4% of people in Gloster, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gloster, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Gloster, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 413 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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