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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Magee

Mississippi · 4,200 residents · 5.259 sq mi
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Magee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,779. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,900. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

4,200
+16%since 1990
from 3,607 in 1990
1990 – 2025
799 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 686 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+3%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Magee
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,779
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,558 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,257
+34%since 1990
from $8,390 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$380
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
59.7%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
40.3% rent
2.5
+14%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(2,607)
Black27.4%(987)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(18)
Asian0.4%(13)
Diversity Score51.1%(1,842)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(2,603)
Black33.9%(1,422)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(152)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score62%(2,603)
62
+21%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 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 Magee, Mississippi?

Magee, Mississippi has about 4,200 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Magee, Mississippi?

The typical household in Magee, Mississippi earns about $20,779 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magee, Mississippi expensive?

In Magee, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Magee, Mississippi?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Magee, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magee, Mississippi?

About 28.4% of people in Magee, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magee, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Magee, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 593 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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