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Verona

Mississippi · 2,792 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 $34,318. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 542 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,300. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,792
−16%since 2000
from 3,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
760 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 908 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
34.3
+16%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Verona
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,318
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,117 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$15,804
+31%since 2000
from $12,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
29.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$83,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$801
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
33.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
66.3% rent
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(441)
Black79%(2,205)
Hispanic / Latino2%(55)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.9%(82)
Diversity Score43.3%(1,208)
43
−32%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
85.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
7.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
62.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
3.6%
−53.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
54.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
18.5%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Verona, Mississippi?

Verona, Mississippi has about 2,792 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Verona, Mississippi?

The typical household in Verona, Mississippi earns about $34,318 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 $83,300, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Verona, Mississippi?

About 6.6% 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 29.1% of people in Verona, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Verona, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Verona, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 186 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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