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Scooba

Mississippi · 734 residents (2025 est.) · 2.479 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 48.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
718
+14%since 2000
from 632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
290 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.4
−9%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:734 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4936467989501K1990201020202024Scooba
2024718
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,072
+33%since 2000
from $12,110 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.9%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
−2%since 2010
from 0.571 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Owner-occupied
61.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(280)
Black54.3%(343)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(397)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(242)
Black63.1%(453)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(17)
Diversity Score61%(438)
Diversity Score
61
−3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+8%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 25.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−75.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−62.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+41.1 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scooba, Mississippi?

Scooba, Mississippi has about 718 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Scooba, Mississippi?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Scooba, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scooba, Mississippi?

About 48.9% of people in Scooba, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scooba, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Scooba, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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