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Redwater

Mississippi · 683 residents · 10.513 sq mi
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Redwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,400. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 50.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

683
+67%since 2000
from 409 in 2000
1990 – 2024
65 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
30.0
+14%since 2000
from 26.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2403825256678101990201020202024Redwater
2024637
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,500
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$14,507
+64%since 2000
from $8,835 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
50.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$79,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$483
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
86.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
13.1% rent
1.9
−23%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(39)
Black12.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.6%(276)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(56)
Black18.3%(125)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other66.4%(453)
Diversity Score59.6%(407)
60
−12%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.5%
+28.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+29.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
22.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
64.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 21.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
50.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
10.0%
−90.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

35.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
64.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
10.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
22.5%
−45.3 ptssince 2013
from 67.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redwater, Mississippi?

Redwater, Mississippi has about 683 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Redwater, Mississippi?

The typical household in Redwater, Mississippi earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Redwater, Mississippi expensive?

In Redwater, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $79,400, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Redwater, Mississippi?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Redwater, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Redwater, Mississippi?

About 50.1% of people in Redwater, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Redwater, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Redwater, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 396 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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

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