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Polkville

Mississippi · 833 residents · 17.175 sq mi
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Polkville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,102. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 701 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
833
+531%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+531%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
−7%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
532664796919041990201020202024Polkville
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,102
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,334
+2%since 2000
from $18,056 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−49.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+2%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(120)
Black9.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.7%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(749)
Black9.1%(76)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.4%(187)
Diversity Score
22
+8%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
58.9 min
+140%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
36.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
9.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
45.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polkville, Mississippi?

Polkville, Mississippi has about 833 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Polkville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Polkville, Mississippi earns about $43,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polkville, Mississippi expensive?

In Polkville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $37,800, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Polkville, Mississippi?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Polkville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polkville, Mississippi?

About 14.7% of people in Polkville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polkville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Polkville, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 709 residents, a change of about 572 percent over that period.

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