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Raleigh

Mississippi · 1,462 residents · 5.096 sq mi
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Raleigh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,063. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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

Total population
1,462
+16%since 2000
from 1,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
287 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+13%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8831K1K2K2K1990201020202024Raleigh
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,063
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,316 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,475
+25%since 2000
from $13,982 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(746)
Black39.7%(498)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(764)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(990)
Black30.8%(451)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.7%(800)
Diversity Score
55
−10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raleigh, Mississippi?

Raleigh, Mississippi has about 1,462 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raleigh, Mississippi?

The typical household in Raleigh, Mississippi earns about $36,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raleigh, Mississippi expensive?

In Raleigh, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $76,800, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Raleigh, Mississippi?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Raleigh, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raleigh, Mississippi?

About 16.8% of people in Raleigh, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raleigh, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Raleigh, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 200 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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