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Isola

Mississippi · 638 residents · 0.739 sq mi
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Isola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 130 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,000. The poverty rate of 33.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
638
−17%since 2000
from 768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
863 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,039 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+12%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5987178369551K1990201020202024Isola
2024861
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,300
+577%since 2000
from $13,487 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+76%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(248)
Black63.7%(489)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(461)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(89)
Black82.4%(526)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(13)
Diversity Score37.3%(238)
Diversity Score
37
−38%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+112%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−55.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Isola, Mississippi?

Isola, Mississippi has about 638 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Isola, Mississippi?

The typical household in Isola, Mississippi earns about $33,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Isola, Mississippi expensive?

In Isola, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $100,000.

How educated are people in Isola, Mississippi?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Isola, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Isola, Mississippi?

About 33.4% of people in Isola, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Isola, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Isola, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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