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Rolling Fork

Mississippi · 1,387 residents (2025 est.) · 1.412 sq mi
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Rolling Fork has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,587. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 448 residents. 10% 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 $105,100. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
2,038
−18%since 2000
from 2,486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,443 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+13%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,387 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rolling Fork
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,587
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,081 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,403
+78%since 2000
from $11,481 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−9%since 2010
from 0.497 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$548
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(736)
Black68.4%(1,701)
Hispanic / Latino1%(24)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.5%(1,356)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(350)
Black82.5%(1,682)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.2%(737)
Diversity Score
36
−34%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+9%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.9%
−60.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.8%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2017
from 56.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolling Fork, Mississippi?

Rolling Fork, Mississippi has about 2,038 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rolling Fork, Mississippi?

The typical household in Rolling Fork, Mississippi earns about $45,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rolling Fork, Mississippi expensive?

In Rolling Fork, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $105,100, and the typical rent is about $548 a month.

How educated are people in Rolling Fork, Mississippi?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rolling Fork, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rolling Fork, Mississippi?

About 24.5% of people in Rolling Fork, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rolling Fork, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Rolling Fork, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 406 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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