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Potts Camp

Mississippi · 416 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 $34,167. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 78 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,500. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

416
−16%since 2000
from 494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
428 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
38.7
+24%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2713885056227391990201020202024Potts Camp
2024387
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,167
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$20,629
+78%since 2000
from $11,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
30.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance19.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$72,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$768
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
67.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
32.1% rent
2.1
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(243)
Black35.8%(149)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score60.5%(252)
61
+9%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
97.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
48.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
31.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

34.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
66.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
0.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
11.2%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potts Camp, Mississippi?

Potts Camp, Mississippi has about 416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Potts Camp, Mississippi earns about $34,167 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 $72,500, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Potts Camp, Mississippi?

About 12.5% 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 30.6% of people in Potts Camp, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Potts Camp, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Potts Camp, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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