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Plantersville

Mississippi · 1,155 residents · 2.093 sq mi
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Plantersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,500. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,155
+1%since 2000
from 1,144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
552 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+18%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8209111K1K1K1990201020202024Plantersville
2024929
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,699
+22%since 2000
from $12,852 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(619)
Black42.4%(485)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(732)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38%(439)
Black59.7%(689)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.3%(26)
Diversity Score63.4%(732)
Diversity Score
63
−1%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plantersville, Mississippi?

Plantersville, Mississippi has about 1,155 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plantersville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Plantersville, Mississippi earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plantersville, Mississippi expensive?

In Plantersville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Plantersville, Mississippi?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Plantersville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plantersville, Mississippi?

About 29.2% of people in Plantersville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plantersville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Plantersville, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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