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Mendenhall

Mississippi · 2,199 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 $29,609. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $86,600. The poverty rate of 36.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
2,199
−14%since 2000
from 2,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+4%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mendenhall
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,609
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,038
+33%since 2000
from $14,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+35%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(1,801)
Black27.8%(711)
Hispanic / Latino1%(26)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.4%(1,339)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(1,348)
Black33.8%(743)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(29)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score59.4%(1,306)
Diversity Score
59
+13%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mendenhall, Mississippi?

Mendenhall, Mississippi has about 2,199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mendenhall, Mississippi?

The typical household in Mendenhall, Mississippi earns about $29,609 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 $86,600, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Mendenhall, Mississippi?

About 23.8% 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 36.6% of people in Mendenhall, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mendenhall, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Mendenhall, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 285 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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