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Rienzi

Mississippi · 281 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 $33,750. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
−15%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
284 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+9%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2112733363984601990201020202024Rienzi
2024318
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,952
+79%since 2000
from $10,604 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39%
US avg: 10%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+52%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(224)
Black28.5%(94)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(188)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(200)
Black22.4%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(13)
Diversity Score54.7%(154)
Diversity Score
55
−4%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rienzi, Mississippi?

Rienzi, Mississippi has about 281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rienzi, Mississippi?

The typical household in Rienzi, Mississippi earns about $33,750 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 $86,700, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Rienzi, Mississippi?

About 6.1% 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 11.9% 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 56 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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