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Gunnison

Mississippi · 295 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 $21,667. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 338 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,000. The poverty rate of 47.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

295
−53%since 2000
from 633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
301 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
38.3
+48%since 2000
from 25.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2233354475586701990201020202024Gunnison
2024392
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,667
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
$19,353
+131%since 2000
from $8,395 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
47.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$77,000
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
60.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
39.5% rent
3.6
+148%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.2%(33)
Black83.4%(246)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(11)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other4.2%(12)
Diversity Score40.9%(121)
41
+48%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
−13%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
90.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
12.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 34.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
30.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
13.8%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

34.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
65.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
10.2%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gunnison, Mississippi?

Gunnison, Mississippi has about 295 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gunnison, Mississippi?

The typical household in Gunnison, Mississippi earns about $21,667 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 $77,000.

How educated are people in Gunnison, Mississippi?

About 8.9% 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 47.7% 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 312 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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

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