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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Poplarville

Mississippi · 2,601 residents · 5.408 sq mi
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Poplarville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,417. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,500. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,601
−3%since 1990
from 2,675 in 1990
1990 – 2025
481 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 495 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
+28%since 1990
from 24.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Poplarville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,417
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,839 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,833
+89%since 1990
from $6,801 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.3%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$354
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
66.2%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
33.8% rent
2.7
−14%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(2,045)
Black22.5%(603)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score46.4%(1,241)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(1,920)
Black24%(623)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score48.1%(1,250)
48
+4%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.5%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.1%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.0%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
+6%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplarville, Mississippi?

Poplarville, Mississippi has about 2,601 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Poplarville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Poplarville, Mississippi earns about $26,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poplarville, Mississippi expensive?

In Poplarville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Poplarville, Mississippi?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Poplarville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poplarville, Mississippi?

About 25.3% of people in Poplarville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poplarville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Poplarville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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