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Polkville

Mississippi · 588 residents · 17.175 sq mi
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Polkville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 456 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
588
+345%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+345%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+12%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
532664796919041990201020202024Polkville
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,512
+58%since 2000
from $18,056 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,400
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+112%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(553)
Black1.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score6.1%(36)
Diversity Score
6
−70%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+34.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polkville, Mississippi?

Polkville, Mississippi has about 588 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Polkville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Polkville, Mississippi earns about $43,125 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 $78,400, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Polkville, Mississippi?

About 8.1% 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 9.5% 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 464 residents, a change of about 374 percent over that period.

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

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