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Tremont

Mississippi · 467 residents · 4.906 sq mi
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Tremont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,286. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,000. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
467
+20%since 2000
from 390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
95 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+4%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1862803754695641990201020202024Tremont
2024349
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,286
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,754
+70%since 2000
from $13,348 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$636
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
50.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+34%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(441)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score6.9%(32)
Diversity Score
7
−9%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+89%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 21.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tremont, Mississippi?

Tremont, Mississippi has about 467 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tremont, Mississippi?

The typical household in Tremont, Mississippi earns about $39,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tremont, Mississippi expensive?

In Tremont, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Tremont, Mississippi?

About 17.7% 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 23.1% 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 125 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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