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Mississippi · 469 residents (2025 est.) · 4.264 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,700. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,016
+83%since 2000
from 555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
238 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
+23%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:469 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2974936898851K1990201020202024State Line
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,154
+90%since 2000
from $9,030 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.658
+44%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
49.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.7%
+37.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(237)
Black56.9%(316)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(340)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.4%(339)
Black65.4%(664)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(13)
Diversity Score57.7%(586)
Diversity Score
58
−6%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 31.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
54.8%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
46.8%
+37.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.5%
+24.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.2%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
37.1%
−42.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.9%
+28.6 ptssince 2017
from 39.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in State Line, Mississippi?

State Line, Mississippi has about 1,016 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is State Line, Mississippi expensive?

In State Line, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $65,700.

How educated are people in State Line, Mississippi?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in State Line, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in State Line, Mississippi?

About 37.3% of people in State Line, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has State Line, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, State Line, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 654 residents, a change of about 181 percent over that period.

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

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