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Verona

Mississippi · 3,334 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 $26,117. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,400. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,334
+12%since 1990
from 2,978 in 1990
1990 – 2025
908 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 811 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.6
−3%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Verona
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,117
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,688 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,092
+31%since 1990
from $9,233 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
42.0%
−12.4 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
58.0% rent
2.2
+7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

6.2%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Verona, Mississippi?

Verona, Mississippi has about 3,334 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Verona, Mississippi?

The typical household in Verona, Mississippi earns about $26,117 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 $58,400, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Verona, Mississippi?

About 6.2% 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 22.2% of people in Verona, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Verona, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Verona, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 356 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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