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Runnelstown

Mississippi · 325 residents · 1.897 sq mi
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Population has declined 6% since 2023. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
325
−6%since 2023
from 347 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
171 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 183 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
23.6
+8%since 2023
from 21.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
14420526732839020202024Runnelstown
2024325
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,593
+23%since 2023
from $28,086 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−3%since 2023
from 0.384 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance42%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical42%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,900
US average: $376,019
Owner-occupied
53.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(347)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(325)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
89.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
Female
51.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runnelstown, Mississippi?

Runnelstown, Mississippi has about 325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Runnelstown, Mississippi expensive?

In Runnelstown, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $162,900.

How educated are people in Runnelstown, Mississippi?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Runnelstown, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Runnelstown, Mississippi?

About 26.9% of people in Runnelstown, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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