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Hide-A-Way Lake

Mississippi · 2,569 residents · 1.512 sq mi
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The short version

Hide-A-Way Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,621. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $195,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,569
−2%since 2023
from 2,615 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,699 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 1,729 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−1%since 2023
from 43.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9381K2K2K3K201020202024Hide-A-Way Lake
20243K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(140)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(126)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(160)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198%(205)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.2%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.1%(336)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414%(360)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(330)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.8%(174)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.8%(381)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848%(205)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.7%(121)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,621
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $70,333 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,119
−2%since 2023
from $35,825 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+10%since 2023
from 0.340 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $195,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.8
+1%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
12
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,577)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,481)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(46)
Diversity Score
8
+133%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American29.9%(769)
German21%(540)
French19.7%(507)
Irish11%(283)
English9.3%(239)
Italian8%(206)
Scottish0.9%(24)
Austrian0.4%(10)
Portuguese0.3%(7)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest French population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+4%since 2023
from 32.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
Female
62.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.8%(289)
Married47.1%(370)
Widowed5.5%(43)
Divorced10.6%(83)
Women 15+
Never married25.8%(350)
Married36.2%(492)
Widowed20%(272)
Divorced18%(244)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi?

Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi has about 2,569 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi?

The typical household in Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi earns about $69,621 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi expensive?

In Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $195,300.

How educated are people in Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi?

About 5.6% of people in Hide-A-Way Lake, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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