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Mathiston

Mississippi · 698 residents · 2.503 sq mi
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Mathiston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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

698
−3%since 2000
from 720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
279 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
39.0
+10%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
5286307338369381990201020202024Mathiston
2024775
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,750
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,945
+55%since 2000
from $12,222 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
20.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$65,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$255
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193 in 2000
US average: $853
37.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
28.2% rent
11.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
24.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
24.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.0
−7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(576)
Black17.5%(126)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(296)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(589)
Black14%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.9%(223)
32
−22%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
59.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
28.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
6.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
26.4%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
49.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.8%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mathiston, Mississippi?

Mathiston, Mississippi has about 698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mathiston, Mississippi?

The typical household in Mathiston, Mississippi earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mathiston, Mississippi expensive?

In Mathiston, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $65,900, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Mathiston, Mississippi?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mathiston, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mathiston, Mississippi?

About 20.3% of people in Mathiston, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mathiston, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Mathiston, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 162 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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