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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Verona

Mississippi · 2,978 residents · 3.672 sq mi
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Verona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,688. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,300. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,978
−11%vs 2000
vs 3,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
811 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.5
+3%vs 2000
vs 29.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Verona
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,688
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,117 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,233
−24%vs 2000
vs $12,092 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$315
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $421 in 2000
US average: $450
54.4%
+12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.0% in 2000
45.6% rent
2.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(1,277)
Black57.6%(1,920)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(74)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(2,108)
1990
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(1,973)
Black32.5%(968)
Hispanic / Latino2%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(37)
Diversity Score59.6%(1,774)
60
−6%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.1%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Verona, Mississippi?

Verona, Mississippi has about 2,978 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Verona, Mississippi?

The typical household in Verona, Mississippi earns about $19,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Verona, Mississippi expensive?

In Verona, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $41,300, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Verona, Mississippi?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Verona, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Verona, Mississippi?

About 21.2% of people in Verona, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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

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