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Gunnison

Mississippi · 452 residents · 0.98 sq mi
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Gunnison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,663. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 181 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $44,400. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 67% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

452
−29%since 2000
from 633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
461 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
29.1
+12%since 2000
from 25.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2233354475586701990201020202024Gunnison
2024392
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,663
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,432 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
$6,675
−20%since 2000
from $8,395 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
75.3%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$44,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$479
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255 in 2000
US average: $853
25.6%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
32.7% rent
25.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
61.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
28.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.5
+145%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(80)
Black86.7%(549)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.8%(176)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(46)
Black87.8%(397)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.5%(115)
26
−8%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
51.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
90.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
10.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
21.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
15.0%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

45.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
54.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gunnison, Mississippi?

Gunnison, Mississippi has about 452 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gunnison, Mississippi?

The typical household in Gunnison, Mississippi earns about $12,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gunnison, Mississippi expensive?

In Gunnison, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $44,400, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Gunnison, Mississippi?

About 2.4% 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 75.3% 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 155 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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