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Rienzi

Mississippi · 330 residents · 0.99 sq mi
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Rienzi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,563. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,000. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

330
−2%since 1990
from 337 in 1990
1990 – 2025
333 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 340 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
−2%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2112733363984601990201020202024Rienzi
2024318
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,563
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,604
+10%since 1990
from $9,681 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.4%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$319
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210 in 1990
US average: $602
84.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
15.7% rent
1.7
+10%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(250)
Black25.8%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score47.9%(161)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(224)
Black28.5%(94)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.1%(188)
57
+19%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.7%
+23.2 ptssince 1990
from 42.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+4%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rienzi, Mississippi?

Rienzi, Mississippi has about 330 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rienzi, Mississippi?

The typical household in Rienzi, Mississippi earns about $26,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rienzi, Mississippi expensive?

In Rienzi, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Rienzi, Mississippi?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rienzi, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rienzi, Mississippi?

About 28.4% of people in Rienzi, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rienzi, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Rienzi, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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