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Shuqualak

Mississippi · 377 residents (2025 est.) · 1.129 sq mi
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Shuqualak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,393. Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 324 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,900. The poverty rate of 66.9% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
238
−58%since 2000
from 562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
−71%since 2009
from 737 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+13%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:377 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1793575357138911990201020202024Shuqualak
2024238
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 513.9%(33)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(14)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1417.6%(42)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(8)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.8%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.4%(20)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(30)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.8%(21)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.9%(45)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745%(12)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.4%(8)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,393
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,096
+9%since 2000
from $12,051 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
66.9%
+37.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
−11%since 2010
from 0.545 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
+185%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
57.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+88%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
21
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(167)
Black69.6%(391)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(29)
Black78.6%(187)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(16)
Asian2.5%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
45
−18%since 2009
from 55 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Honduran6.7%(16)
Asian origin
Vietnamese2.5%(6)
Ancestry
Scottish4.2%(10)
Irish2.1%(5)
American1.7%(4)
Australian1.3%(3)
English1.3%(3)
Italian0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest Central American population · Largest Honduran population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Vietnamese population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−33%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
6.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 23.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
17.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
82.8%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+39.6 ptssince 2017
from 40.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married76.7%(23)
Married6.7%(2)
Widowed10%(3)
Divorced6.7%(2)
Women 15+
Never married59.7%(71)
Married26.1%(31)
Widowed10.9%(13)
Divorced3.4%(4)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shuqualak, Mississippi?

Shuqualak, Mississippi has about 238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shuqualak, Mississippi?

The typical household in Shuqualak, Mississippi earns about $14,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shuqualak, Mississippi expensive?

In Shuqualak, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $81,900, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.

How educated are people in Shuqualak, Mississippi?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shuqualak, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shuqualak, Mississippi?

About 66.9% of people in Shuqualak, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shuqualak, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Shuqualak, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 306 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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

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