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Kearney Park

Mississippi · 485 residents · 2.686 sq mi
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Population has fallen 31% since 2023, a loss of 218 residents. At a median age of 17.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 17.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
485
−31%since 2023
from 703 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
181 / sq mi
−31%since 2023
from 262 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
17.0
+1%since 2023
from 16.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3567431K2K2K201020202024Kearney Park
2024485
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,962
+56%since 2023
from $12,154 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+34%since 2023
from 0.296 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
66.1%
+32.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
41.3%
+41.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−57.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+25.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(126)
Black82.1%(577)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.8%(259)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(161)
Black66.8%(324)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.4%(269)
Diversity Score
55
+51%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.3%
+29.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.9%
+25.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.7%
−17.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
Female
69.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kearney Park, Mississippi?

Kearney Park, Mississippi has about 485 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Kearney Park, Mississippi?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kearney Park, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kearney Park, Mississippi?

About 12.4% of people in Kearney Park, 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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