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Mayersville

Mississippi · 433 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 $10,263. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 362 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 67.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 78% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
433
−46%since 2000
from 795 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+25%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1333134946758551990201020202024Mayersville
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$10,263
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,478
+30%since 2000
from $7,287 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
67.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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 gross rent
$230
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.5% in 2000
53.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(34)
Black67.4%(292)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(103)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score59.9%(259)
Diversity Score
60
+127%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
72.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
45.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
41.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2011
from 27.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Female
40.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayersville, Mississippi?

Mayersville, Mississippi has about 433 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mayersville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Mayersville, Mississippi earns about $10,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mayersville, Mississippi expensive?

In Mayersville, Mississippi, the typical rent is about $230 a month.

How educated are people in Mayersville, Mississippi?

About 0.0% 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 67.8% 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 111 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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