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Plantersville

Mississippi · 868 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 $29,722. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 276 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,700. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
868
−24%since 2000
from 1,144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
415 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+40%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8209111K1K1K1990201020202024Plantersville
2024929
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,722
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,148
+49%since 2000
from $12,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(344)
Black54.6%(474)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(51)
Diversity Score70.1%(609)
Diversity Score
70
+10%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
55.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plantersville, Mississippi?

Plantersville, Mississippi has about 868 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plantersville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Plantersville, Mississippi earns about $29,722 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 $96,700, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Plantersville, Mississippi?

About 19.2% 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 36.4% of people in Plantersville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plantersville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Plantersville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 178 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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