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Rolling Fork

Mississippi · 1,883 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 $37,545. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 603 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,883
−24%since 2000
from 2,486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,334 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,761 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
42.2
+32%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rolling Fork
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,545
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,081 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$18,225
+59%since 2000
from $11,481 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
16.9%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$74,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$551
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,124
60.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
39.9% rent
2.0
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(423)
Black73.9%(1,392)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score47.4%(893)
47
−13%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
72.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
13.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
59.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
19.0%
−59.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
55.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
20.1%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rolling Fork, Mississippi?

Rolling Fork, Mississippi has about 1,883 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rolling Fork, Mississippi earns about $37,545 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 $74,000, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Rolling Fork, Mississippi?

About 17.8% 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 16.9% 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 561 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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