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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Guntown

Mississippi · 1,183 residents · 4.66 sq mi
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Guntown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,188. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,300. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,183
+70%since 1990
from 697 in 1990
1990 – 2025
254 / sq mi
+70%since 1990
from 150 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
−2%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4941K2K2K3K1990201020202024Guntown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,188
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,456
+35%since 1990
from $9,244 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.7%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$323
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $176 in 1990
US average: $602
69.8%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
30.2% rent
2.4
+11%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(573)
Black17.8%(124)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score36.6%(255)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(882)
Black23.9%(283)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score48.1%(569)
48
+32%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.0%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−38%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guntown, Mississippi?

Guntown, Mississippi has about 1,183 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Guntown, Mississippi?

The typical household in Guntown, Mississippi earns about $27,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guntown, Mississippi expensive?

In Guntown, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $65,300, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Guntown, Mississippi?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Guntown, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guntown, Mississippi?

About 24.7% of people in Guntown, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guntown, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Guntown, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 486 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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

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