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Raymond

Mississippi · 1,384 residents (2025 est.) · 2.881 sq mi
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Raymond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,060. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,100. At a median age of 20.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,663
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
577 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.6
−6%since 2000
from 22.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,384 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Raymond
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,060
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,408
+14%since 2000
from $12,615 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+14%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.7%
+37.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+115%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(952)
Black40.9%(681)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(1,041)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(651)
Black57.7%(959)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(41)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.5%(8)
Diversity Score64.2%(1,068)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Female
46.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−59.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.9%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raymond, Mississippi?

Raymond, Mississippi has about 1,663 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raymond, Mississippi?

The typical household in Raymond, Mississippi earns about $40,060 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raymond, Mississippi expensive?

In Raymond, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $191,100, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Raymond, Mississippi?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Raymond, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raymond, Mississippi?

About 20.6% of people in Raymond, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Raymond, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Raymond, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 813 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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