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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mayersville

Mississippi · 795 residents · 1.101 sq mi
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Mayersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $10,962. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 473 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $27,500. At a median age of 29.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

795
+147%since 1990
from 322 in 1990
1990 – 2025
722 / sq mi
+147%since 1990
from 292 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.2
+10%since 1990
from 26.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1333134946758551990201020202024Mayersville
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$10,962
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,290 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$7,287
+36%since 1990
from $5,359 in 1990
US average: $21,522
49.9%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 52.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,500
−39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$179
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $142 in 1990
US average: $602
50.5%
−19.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
49.5% rent
2.5
−32%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(32)
Black90.1%(290)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score22.4%(72)
2000
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(94)
Black88.1%(700)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score26.3%(209)
26
+18%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.0%
+19.5 ptssince 1990
from 37.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−43%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayersville, Mississippi?

Mayersville, Mississippi has about 795 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mayersville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Mayersville, Mississippi earns about $10,962 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 $27,500, and the typical rent is about $179 a month.

How educated are people in Mayersville, Mississippi?

About 4.6% 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 49.9% of people in Mayersville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayersville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayersville, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 473 residents, a change of about 147 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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