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Magee

Mississippi · 3,988 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 $33,750. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,100. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,988
−5%since 2000
from 4,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
758 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+3%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Magee
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,779 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,907
+77%since 2000
from $11,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+1%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(2,603)
Black33.9%(1,422)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(152)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(2,603)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(1,772)
Black47.8%(1,906)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(131)
Asian0.9%(37)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score67.8%(2,704)
Diversity Score
68
+9%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
44.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magee, Mississippi?

Magee, Mississippi has about 3,988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Magee, Mississippi?

The typical household in Magee, Mississippi earns about $33,750 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Magee, Mississippi?

About 10.7% 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 22.0% 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 381 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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