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Renova

Mississippi · 679 residents (2025 est.) · 0.868 sq mi
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Renova has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,700. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
978
+57%since 2000
from 623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,127 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 718 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.2
−6%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:679 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5677359021K1K1990201020202024Renova
2024978
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,481 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,716
+39%since 2000
from $11,277 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.1%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+25%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.8%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+73%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(16)
Black95.8%(597)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(5)
Black96.6%(945)
Hispanic / Latino2%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score8.2%(80)
Diversity Score
8
−12%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+90%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
6.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
72.3%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.7%
−54.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+26.8 ptssince 2017
from 56.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Renova, Mississippi?

Renova, Mississippi has about 978 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Renova, Mississippi?

The typical household in Renova, Mississippi earns about $25,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Renova, Mississippi expensive?

In Renova, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $105,700, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Renova, Mississippi?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Renova, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Renova, Mississippi?

About 57.1% of people in Renova, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Renova, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Renova, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 345 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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