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Maben

Mississippi · 871 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 $13,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,000. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

871
+8%since 2000
from 803 in 2000
1990 – 2025
449 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
32.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
5898201K1K2K1990201020202024Maben
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,000
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,632 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$12,478
+15%since 2000
from $10,823 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
51.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.582
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade24.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$50,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$361
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $853
22.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
46.6% rent
17.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
31.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
68.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.8
+89%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37%(322)
Black60.4%(526)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.1%(9)
Diversity Score61.9%(539)
62
+1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−3%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
7.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
37.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
8.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
51.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
4.2%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maben, Mississippi?

Maben, Mississippi has about 871 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maben, Mississippi?

The typical household in Maben, Mississippi earns about $13,000 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 $50,000, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Maben, Mississippi?

About 3.5% 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 51.9% 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 158 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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