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Nettleton

Mississippi · 1,934 residents (2025 est.) · 4.026 sq mi
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Nettleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,842. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,900. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,853
−4%since 2000
from 1,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
460 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+16%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,934 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Nettleton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,842
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,951 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,853
+132%since 2000
from $12,006 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+13%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.4%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(1,285)
Black32.3%(625)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score56%(1,083)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(1,217)
Black25.4%(471)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(145)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(20)
Diversity Score62.2%(1,153)
Diversity Score
62
+11%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+124%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+42.7 ptssince 2017
from 41.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nettleton, Mississippi?

Nettleton, Mississippi has about 1,853 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nettleton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Nettleton, Mississippi earns about $41,842 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nettleton, Mississippi expensive?

In Nettleton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $119,900, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Nettleton, Mississippi?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Nettleton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nettleton, Mississippi?

About 20.8% of people in Nettleton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nettleton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Nettleton, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 609 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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