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Mooreville

Mississippi · 859 residents · 2.794 sq mi
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Mooreville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,918. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 217 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $135,300. Households here earn about 160% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% 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
859
−20%since 2019
from 1,076 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
307 / sq mi
−20%since 2019
from 385 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−8%since 2019
from 37.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4319011K2K2K201020202024Mooreville
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,918
+196%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,768
+12%since 2019
from $24,879 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+30.1 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $140,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $577 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 74.4% in 2019
27.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−68%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,025)
Black3.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(122)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(753)
Black5.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(35)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.9%(205)
Diversity Score
24
+110%since 2019
from 11 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2019
from 36.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 91.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−20%since 2019
from 24.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.6% in 2019
Female
49.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mooreville, Mississippi?

Mooreville, Mississippi has about 859 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mooreville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Mooreville, Mississippi earns about $120,918 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mooreville, Mississippi expensive?

In Mooreville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $135,300, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Mooreville, Mississippi?

About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mooreville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mooreville, Mississippi?

About 11.8% of people in Mooreville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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