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Heidelberg

Mississippi · 637 residents · 5.113 sq mi
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Heidelberg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,857. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 203 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,100. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
637
−24%since 2000
from 840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+16%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5977178379561K1990201020202024Heidelberg
2024756
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,857
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,921
+47%since 2000
from $13,555 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(220)
Black73.3%(616)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(412)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(76)
Black85.4%(544)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score28%(179)
Diversity Score
28
−43%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
60.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heidelberg, Mississippi?

Heidelberg, Mississippi has about 637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heidelberg, Mississippi?

The typical household in Heidelberg, Mississippi earns about $37,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heidelberg, Mississippi expensive?

In Heidelberg, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $75,100, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Heidelberg, Mississippi?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Heidelberg, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heidelberg, Mississippi?

About 29.7% of people in Heidelberg, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heidelberg, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Heidelberg, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 381 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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