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Tremont

Mississippi · 473 residents (2025 est.) · 4.906 sq mi
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Tremont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,662. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
349
−11%since 2000
from 390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.8
−4%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:473 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1862803754695641990201020202024Tremont
2024349
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,662
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,726
+55%since 2000
from $13,348 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−12%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$920
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(374)
Black1.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(8)
Diversity Score5.6%(20)
Diversity Score
6
−26%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+146%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% 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
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+30.1 ptssince 2017
from 54.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tremont, Mississippi?

Tremont, Mississippi has about 349 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tremont, Mississippi?

The typical household in Tremont, Mississippi earns about $35,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tremont, Mississippi expensive?

In Tremont, Mississippi, the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Tremont, Mississippi?

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

What is the poverty rate in Tremont, Mississippi?

About 34.1% of people in Tremont, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tremont, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Tremont, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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