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Rolling Fork

Mississippi · 2,143 residents · 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 $24,850. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,000. The poverty rate of 45.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

2,143
−14%since 2000
from 2,486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,518 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.2
+26%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rolling Fork
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,850
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,081 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$15,068
+31%since 2000
from $11,481 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
45.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$58,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$425
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $853
26.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
41.5% rent
14.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
25.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
62.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.3
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(548)
Black72.7%(1,559)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.6%(1,063)
50
−9%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
8.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
61.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
16.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
15.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
11.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
32.7%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

43.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
56.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolling Fork, Mississippi?

Rolling Fork, Mississippi has about 2,143 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rolling Fork, Mississippi earns about $24,850 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 $58,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Rolling Fork, Mississippi?

About 16.3% 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 45.3% 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 301 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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