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Sumrall

Mississippi · 1,765 residents · 3.744 sq mi
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Sumrall has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,115. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,100. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,765
+76%since 2000
from 1,005 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
471 / sq mi
+76%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
−8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7741K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sumrall
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,115
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,951
+76%since 2000
from $14,715 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(769)
Black21.8%(219)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.3%(445)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,385)
Black15.6%(275)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(41)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score40.1%(708)
Diversity Score
40
−9%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+36.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumrall, Mississippi?

Sumrall, Mississippi has about 1,765 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumrall, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sumrall, Mississippi earns about $67,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumrall, Mississippi expensive?

In Sumrall, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $181,100, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Sumrall, Mississippi?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sumrall, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumrall, Mississippi?

About 13.9% of people in Sumrall, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumrall, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumrall, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 862 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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