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McComb

Mississippi · 12,413 residents · 11.78 sq mi
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McComb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,197. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,900. The poverty rate of 41.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,413
−7%since 2000
from 13,337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,054 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024McComb
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,197
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,644 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,683
+21%since 2000
from $13,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
52.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+34%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(5,323)
Black58.3%(7,769)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(113)
Asian0.5%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(8,274)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(2,907)
Black70.6%(8,762)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(258)
Asian1.2%(144)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.8%(6,432)
Diversity Score
52
−16%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McComb, Mississippi?

McComb, Mississippi has about 12,413 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McComb, Mississippi?

The typical household in McComb, Mississippi earns about $30,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McComb, Mississippi expensive?

In McComb, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $89,900, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in McComb, Mississippi?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in McComb, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McComb, Mississippi?

About 41.2% of people in McComb, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has McComb, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, McComb, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 822 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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