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Maben

Mississippi · 773 residents (2025 est.) · 1.941 sq mi
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Maben has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,158. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 7% 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 $79,800. At a median age of 18.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 18.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% 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
1,231
+53%since 2000
from 803 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
634 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
18.8
−41%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:773 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5898201K1K2K1990201020202024Maben
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,158
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,632 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,130
−6%since 2000
from $10,823 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
−40%since 2010
from 0.582 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade26.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
68.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.7%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+34%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(331)
Black57.9%(465)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(493)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(256)
Black36.8%(453)
Hispanic / Latino14%(172)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.4%(350)
Diversity Score90.1%(1,109)
Diversity Score
90
+47%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.7%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% 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
36.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
69.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2012
from 34.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+34.9 ptssince 2017
from 56.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maben, Mississippi?

Maben, Mississippi has about 1,231 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maben, Mississippi?

The typical household in Maben, Mississippi earns about $29,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maben, Mississippi expensive?

In Maben, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $79,800, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Maben, Mississippi?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Maben, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maben, Mississippi?

About 37.8% of people in Maben, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maben, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Maben, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 518 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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