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Shaw

Mississippi · 2,312 residents · 1.113 sq mi
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Shaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,878. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,400. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,312
−2%since 1990
from 2,348 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,077 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,110 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.7
+12%since 1990
from 25.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Shaw
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,878
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,598 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,070
+77%since 1990
from $5,116 in 1990
US average: $21,522
41.6%
−13.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$345
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $208 in 1990
US average: $602
64.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
35.7% rent
2.0
−28%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic16.1%(378)
Black83.9%(1,970)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score34.3%(806)
2000
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(164)
Black91.6%(2,117)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score19%(439)
19
−45%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
49.8%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 43.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−19%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shaw, Mississippi?

Shaw, Mississippi has about 2,312 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Shaw, Mississippi?

The typical household in Shaw, Mississippi earns about $18,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shaw, Mississippi expensive?

In Shaw, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $37,400, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Shaw, Mississippi?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Shaw, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shaw, Mississippi?

About 41.6% of people in Shaw, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shaw, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Shaw, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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