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McCool

Mississippi · 100 residents (2025 est.) · 0.939 sq mi
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McCool has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 63.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93
−49%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.8
+54%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:100 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
42901391872351990201020202024McCool
202493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,659 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,075
+133%since 2000
from $10,760 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−26%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
93.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
34.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.5%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(133)
Black25.8%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.1%(89)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.2%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 58.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCool, Mississippi?

McCool, Mississippi has about 93 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCool, Mississippi?

The typical household in McCool, Mississippi earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in McCool, Mississippi?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in McCool, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCool, Mississippi?

About 26.9% of people in McCool, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCool, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, McCool, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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