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Purvis

Mississippi · 2,164 residents · 4.188 sq mi
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Purvis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,938. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $56,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

2,164
−6%since 1990
from 2,295 in 1990
1990 – 2025
517 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 548 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+13%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Purvis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,938
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,491 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,727
+54%since 1990
from $8,895 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
25.8% rent
1.8
−5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(1,746)
Black23.7%(544)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(38)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score48.2%(1,105)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(1,525)
Black27.7%(599)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,134)
52
+9%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−3%since 1990
from 18.3 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 Purvis, Mississippi?

Purvis, Mississippi has about 2,164 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Purvis, Mississippi?

The typical household in Purvis, Mississippi earns about $30,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Purvis, Mississippi expensive?

In Purvis, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $56,400, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Purvis, Mississippi?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Purvis, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Purvis, Mississippi?

About 14.6% of people in Purvis, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Purvis, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Purvis, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 131 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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