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Gunnison

Mississippi · 286 residents (2025 est.) · 0.98 sq mi
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Gunnison is home to 392 people in Mississippi. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 29.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. 33.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,000. Median rent is $362 a month.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

392
−38%since 2000
from 633 in 2000
286 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
400 / sq mi
−32%since 2009
from 589 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
29.5
+14%since 2000
from 25.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.98 sq mi
Population, 19902024
22333544755867019902000201020202024Gunnison
2024392
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 518.6%(73)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(19)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.3%(13)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(26)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(22)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3425%(98)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413%(51)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413%(51)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.3%(17)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.1%(12)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841%(4)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,321
+178%since 2000
from $8,395 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
33.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.412
−6%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade66.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

$57,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$362
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255 in 2000
US average: $1,442
71.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
14.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.29 people
−25%since 2009
from 3.05 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
45.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
30.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(80)
Black86.7%(549)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(23)
Black86%(337)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(6)
32
+297%since 2009
from 8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.6%(26)
Ancestry
American14.3%(56)
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+29.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
88.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
11.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 34.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
53.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
48.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
11.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
17.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
44.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
2.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
16.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2013
from 16.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
67.3%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 45.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
90.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
88.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married81.7%(103)
Married18.3%(23)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married56.5%(91)
Married11.2%(18)
Widowed9.9%(16)
Divorced22.4%(36)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2013
from 16.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
39.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
21.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
15.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
46.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
48.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
53.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
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

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 6 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Gunnison, Mississippi?

Gunnison, Mississippi has about 392 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Gunnison, Mississippi expensive?

In Gunnison, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $57,000, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Gunnison, Mississippi?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gunnison, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gunnison, Mississippi?

About 33.4% of people in Gunnison, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gunnison, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Gunnison, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 215 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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