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Inverness

Mississippi · 805 residents (2025 est.) · 1.44 sq mi
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Inverness has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,250. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 413 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
740
−36%since 2000
from 1,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
514 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+19%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:805 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6978279571K1K1990201020202024Inverness
2024740
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,160
+167%since 2000
from $12,050 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
−8%since 2010
from 0.481 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction23%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(456)
Black58.4%(673)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(722)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(475)
Black32.4%(240)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(18)
Diversity Score60.3%(446)
Diversity Score
60
−4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+86%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inverness, Mississippi?

Inverness, Mississippi has about 740 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Inverness, Mississippi?

The typical household in Inverness, Mississippi earns about $58,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Inverness, Mississippi expensive?

In Inverness, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $142,700, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Inverness, Mississippi?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Inverness, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Inverness, Mississippi?

About 18.1% of people in Inverness, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Inverness, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Inverness, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 434 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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