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Scooba

Mississippi · 744 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 $18,125. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 20.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

744
+18%since 2000
from 632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
300 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
20.0
−11%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
4936467989501K1990201020202024Scooba
2024718
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,125
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
$13,592
+12%since 2000
from $12,110 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
41.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$404
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221 in 2000
US average: $1,124
52.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
47.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25%(186)
Black72.4%(539)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.5%(361)
49
−23%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.2 min
+77%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
76.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
5.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

35.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 25.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
51.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
27.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
54.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
18.6%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scooba, Mississippi?

Scooba, Mississippi has about 744 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scooba, Mississippi?

The typical household in Scooba, Mississippi earns about $18,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scooba, Mississippi expensive?

In Scooba, Mississippi, the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Scooba, Mississippi?

About 19.5% 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 41.3% 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 200 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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