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Raleigh

Mississippi · 1,094 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 $25,735. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,094
−13%since 2000
from 1,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
215 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+31%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8831K1K2K2K1990201020202024Raleigh
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,735
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,316 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,894
+21%since 2000
from $13,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.2%
US avg: 10%
Information27.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+123%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(662)
Black36%(394)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(13)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score60.7%(664)
Diversity Score
61
Unchangedsince 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+6%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.7%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.8%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raleigh, Mississippi?

Raleigh, Mississippi has about 1,094 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raleigh, Mississippi?

The typical household in Raleigh, Mississippi earns about $25,735 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 $107,000, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Raleigh, Mississippi?

About 10.7% 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 20.2% of people in Raleigh, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raleigh, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Raleigh, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 168 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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