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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mendenhall

Mississippi · 2,555 residents · 5.348 sq mi
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Mendenhall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,944. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $58,200. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,555
+3%since 1990
from 2,484 in 1990
1990 – 2025
478 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 464 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+8%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mendenhall
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,944
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,593 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,340
+41%since 1990
from $10,147 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.0%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$352
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
70.0%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
30.0% rent
2.2
+1%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(1,816)
Black26.5%(659)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score49.4%(1,227)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(1,801)
Black27.8%(711)
Hispanic / Latino1%(26)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,339)
52
+6%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.9%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−11%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mendenhall, Mississippi?

Mendenhall, Mississippi has about 2,555 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mendenhall, Mississippi?

The typical household in Mendenhall, Mississippi earns about $26,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mendenhall, Mississippi expensive?

In Mendenhall, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $58,200, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Mendenhall, Mississippi?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mendenhall, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mendenhall, Mississippi?

About 26.0% of people in Mendenhall, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mendenhall, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Mendenhall, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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