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Potts Camp

Mississippi · 494 residents · 0.971 sq mi
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Potts Camp has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,472. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,600. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

494
+3%since 1990
from 478 in 1990
1990 – 2025
509 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 492 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.3
−25%since 1990
from 41.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2713885056227391990201020202024Potts Camp
2024387
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,472
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,444 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,600
+51%since 1990
from $7,662 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.0%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 29.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$445
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
74.4%
−7.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
25.6% rent
2.1
−18%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(341)
Black28.7%(137)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score52%(249)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(329)
Black32%(158)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.6%(275)
56
+7%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.9%
+21.3 ptssince 1990
from 43.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−38%since 1990
from 31.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potts Camp, Mississippi?

Potts Camp, Mississippi has about 494 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Potts Camp, Mississippi?

The typical household in Potts Camp, Mississippi earns about $23,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potts Camp, Mississippi expensive?

In Potts Camp, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Potts Camp, Mississippi?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Potts Camp, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Potts Camp, Mississippi?

About 23.0% of people in Potts Camp, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potts Camp, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Potts Camp, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 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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