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Maben

Mississippi · 803 residents · 1.941 sq mi
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Maben has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,632. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,000. The poverty rate of 42.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

803
+13%since 1990
from 713 in 1990
1990 – 2025
414 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 367 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+6%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5898201K1K2K1990201020202024Maben
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,632
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,161 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,823
+58%since 1990
from $6,856 in 1990
US average: $21,522
42.0%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 45.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$301
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
60.8%
−15.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
39.2% rent
2.0
−28%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(383)
Black46.3%(330)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(443)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(331)
Black57.9%(465)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score61.4%(493)
61
−1%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−11%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maben, Mississippi?

Maben, Mississippi has about 803 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Maben, Mississippi?

The typical household in Maben, Mississippi earns about $19,632 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 $40,000, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Maben, Mississippi?

About 6.6% 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 42.0% 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 90 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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