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Mayersville

Mississippi · 453 residents (2025 est.) · 1.101 sq mi
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Mayersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,179. Population has fallen 75% since 2000, a loss of 599 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $104,700. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
−75%since 2000
from 795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
178 / sq mi
−75%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+49%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:453 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1333134946758551990201020202024Mayersville
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,179
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,962 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,592
+155%since 2000
from $7,287 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
−11%since 2010
from 0.524 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,700
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$238
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+175%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(94)
Black88.1%(700)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(209)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(3)
Black97.4%(191)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score6.3%(12)
Diversity Score
6
−76%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
57.0 min
+358%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2011
from 27.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
14.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
56.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−63.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
41.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2012
from 24.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.0%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
36.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2017
from 36.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayersville, Mississippi?

Mayersville, Mississippi has about 196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mayersville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Mayersville, Mississippi earns about $15,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mayersville, Mississippi expensive?

In Mayersville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $104,700, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Mayersville, Mississippi?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mayersville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayersville, Mississippi?

About 30.1% of people in Mayersville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayersville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayersville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 126 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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