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Mathiston

Mississippi · 831 residents · 2.503 sq mi
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Mathiston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,714. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
831
+15%since 2000
from 720 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
332 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−1%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5286307338369381990201020202024Mathiston
2024775
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,714
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,608
+118%since 2000
from $12,222 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(688)
Black12.5%(104)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(15)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.9%(24)
Diversity Score37.7%(313)
Diversity Score
38
−8%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mathiston, Mississippi?

Mathiston, Mississippi has about 831 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mathiston, Mississippi?

The typical household in Mathiston, Mississippi earns about $55,714 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 $92,300, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Mathiston, Mississippi?

About 20.0% 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 15.3% 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 29 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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