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Meadville

Mississippi · 448 residents · 1.13 sq mi
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Meadville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,296. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $69,700. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
448
−14%since 2000
from 519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
396 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+12%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4154905656407151990201020202024Meadville
2024535
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,296
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,881
+64%since 2000
from $15,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(430)
Black15.4%(80)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.5%(184)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(359)
Black15.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score37.6%(168)
Diversity Score
38
+6%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.8%
−24.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meadville, Mississippi?

Meadville, Mississippi has about 448 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meadville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Meadville, Mississippi earns about $47,296 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meadville, Mississippi expensive?

In Meadville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $69,700, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Meadville, Mississippi?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Meadville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meadville, Mississippi?

About 10.7% of people in Meadville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meadville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Meadville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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