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Scooba

Mississippi · 732 residents · 2.479 sq mi
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Scooba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,154. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,000. At a median age of 20.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

732
+16%since 2000
from 632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
295 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
20.6
−8%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4936467989501K1990201020202024Scooba
2024718
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,154
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
$10,357
−14%since 2000
from $12,110 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
46.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.571
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$66,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
$236
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221 in 2000
US average: $853
23.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
48.7% rent
22.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
20.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
60.2%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.1
+22%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(240)
Black65.2%(477)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57%(417)
57
−9%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
68.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
25.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
28.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

29.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
24.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

69.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
30.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
2.1%
−74.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scooba, Mississippi?

Scooba, Mississippi has about 732 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scooba, Mississippi?

The typical household in Scooba, Mississippi earns about $16,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scooba, Mississippi expensive?

In Scooba, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $66,000, and the typical rent is about $236 a month.

How educated are people in Scooba, Mississippi?

About 15.0% 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 46.6% 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 188 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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