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Marks

Mississippi · 1,735 residents · 1.283 sq mi
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Marks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,759. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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

Total population
1,735
+12%since 2000
from 1,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,352 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+14%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Marks
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,759
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,521 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,556
+58%since 2000
from $11,104 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(536)
Black64.3%(998)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.6%(894)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(549)
Black66.8%(1,159)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score55.6%(965)
Diversity Score
56
−4%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marks, Mississippi?

Marks, Mississippi has about 1,735 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marks, Mississippi?

The typical household in Marks, Mississippi earns about $35,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marks, Mississippi expensive?

In Marks, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Marks, Mississippi?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Marks, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marks, Mississippi?

About 20.1% of people in Marks, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marks, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Marks, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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