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Guntown

Mississippi · 2,410 residents · 4.66 sq mi
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Guntown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,821. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,227 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,500. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,410
+104%since 2000
from 1,183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
517 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4941K2K2K3K1990201020202024Guntown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,821
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,142
+62%since 2000
from $12,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(882)
Black23.9%(283)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.1%(569)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(1,686)
Black21.2%(511)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(87)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other3.7%(88)
Diversity Score56.3%(1,357)
Diversity Score
56
+17%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+89%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guntown, Mississippi?

Guntown, Mississippi has about 2,410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guntown, Mississippi?

The typical household in Guntown, Mississippi earns about $64,821 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 $124,500, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Guntown, Mississippi?

About 22.2% 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 7.3% 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 1,713 residents, a change of about 246 percent over that period.

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