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Thaxton

Mississippi · 643 residents · 10.375 sq mi
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Thaxton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,569. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,300. Households here earn about 39% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
643
+25%since 2000
from 513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
−1%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3675417158891K1990201020202024Thaxton
2024688
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,569
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,549
+16%since 2000
from $15,941 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+18%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(503)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(628)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(9)
Diversity Score8.4%(54)
Diversity Score
8
+75%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+125%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thaxton, Mississippi?

Thaxton, Mississippi has about 643 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thaxton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Thaxton, Mississippi earns about $52,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thaxton, Mississippi expensive?

In Thaxton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $88,300, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Thaxton, Mississippi?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Thaxton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thaxton, Mississippi?

About 7.1% of people in Thaxton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thaxton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Thaxton, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 218 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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