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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Okolona

Mississippi · 3,056 residents · 7.177 sq mi
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Okolona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,000. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,000. The poverty rate of 35.4% 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: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,056
−6%since 1990
from 3,267 in 1990
1990 – 2025
426 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 455 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+2%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Okolona
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,883 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,486
+39%since 1990
from $8,262 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.4%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 29.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$417
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
36.8% rent
2.3
−7%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(1,621)
Black50.2%(1,640)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score62.7%(2,049)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(1,200)
Black58.8%(1,798)
Hispanic / Latino1%(32)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score61.5%(1,880)
62
−2%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 51.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−12%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okolona, Mississippi?

Okolona, Mississippi has about 3,056 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Okolona, Mississippi?

The typical household in Okolona, Mississippi earns about $20,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okolona, Mississippi expensive?

In Okolona, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Okolona, Mississippi?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Okolona, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okolona, Mississippi?

About 35.4% of people in Okolona, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okolona, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Okolona, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 211 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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