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Potts Camp

Mississippi · 523 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 $36,726. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

523
+6%since 2000
from 494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
539 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
35.9
+15%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2713885056227391990201020202024Potts Camp
2024387
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,726
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,472 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$15,513
+34%since 2000
from $11,600 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
14.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$68,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$466
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
41.6%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
28.9% rent
28.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
29.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
43.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.9
−12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(329)
Black32%(158)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(275)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(336)
Black31.7%(166)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(313)
60
+8%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.2 min
+76%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
94.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
3.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
16.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
52.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potts Camp, Mississippi?

Potts Camp, Mississippi has about 523 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Potts Camp, Mississippi earns about $36,726 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 $68,400, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Potts Camp, Mississippi?

About 5.7% 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 14.3% 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 45 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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