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Nettleton

Mississippi · 1,932 residents · 4.026 sq mi
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Nettleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,951. Population has fallen 22% since 1990, a loss of 530 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,500. The poverty rate of 20.8% 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
8% 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

1,932
−22%since 1990
from 2,462 in 1990
1990 – 2025
480 / sq mi
−22%since 1990
from 612 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+9%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Nettleton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,951
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,205 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,006
+42%since 1990
from $8,437 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$393
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
70.4%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
29.6% rent
2.1
−10%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(1,760)
Black28.2%(694)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.7%(1,348)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(1,285)
Black32.3%(625)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score56%(1,083)
56
+2%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.6%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 50.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−33%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Nettleton, Mississippi?

Nettleton, Mississippi has about 1,932 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nettleton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Nettleton, Mississippi earns about $25,951 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 $55,500, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Nettleton, Mississippi?

About 7.6% 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 530 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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