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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lena

Mississippi · 167 residents · 1.661 sq mi
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Lena has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $38,600. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

167
+2%since 1990
from 163 in 1990
1990 – 2025
101 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 98 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.5
+29%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
981381782182581990201020202024Lena
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,250
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,278 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,197
+146%since 1990
from $9,417 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.6%
−9.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
88.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
11.7% rent
1.1
−39%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(123)
Black24.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score46.3%(75)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(151)
Black9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score20.5%(34)
21
−56%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.9%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.7%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
−5%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lena, Mississippi?

Lena, Mississippi has about 167 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lena, Mississippi?

The typical household in Lena, Mississippi earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lena, Mississippi expensive?

In Lena, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $38,600, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Lena, Mississippi?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lena, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lena, Mississippi?

About 13.6% of people in Lena, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lena, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Lena, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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