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Rawls Springs

Mississippi · 1,202 residents · 1.826 sq mi
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Rawls Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $88,100. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,202
+15%since 2019
from 1,047 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
658 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 573 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
−25%since 2019
from 47.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7461K1K2K2K201020202024Rawls Springs
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,875
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,847
+37%since 2019
from $18,170 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food11.8%
US avg: 2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $104,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2019
from 78.0% in 2019
36.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(558)
Black44.4%(465)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.3%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.8%(678)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(370)
Black62.3%(749)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(55)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(742)
Diversity Score
62
−5%since 2019
from 65 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 92.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+7%since 2019
from 24.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 39.8% in 2019
Female
52.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 60.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rawls Springs, Mississippi?

Rawls Springs, Mississippi has about 1,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rawls Springs, Mississippi?

The typical household in Rawls Springs, Mississippi earns about $62,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rawls Springs, Mississippi expensive?

In Rawls Springs, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $88,100.

How educated are people in Rawls Springs, Mississippi?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rawls Springs, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rawls Springs, Mississippi?

About 33.0% of people in Rawls Springs, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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