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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Water Valley

Mississippi · 3,677 residents · 7.009 sq mi
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Water Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,777. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,300. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

3,677
+2%since 1990
from 3,610 in 1990
1990 – 2025
525 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 515 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+4%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Water Valley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,777
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,324
+78%since 1990
from $7,478 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$299
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $195 in 1990
US average: $602
65.1%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
34.9% rent
2.2
−16%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(2,132)
Black40.8%(1,473)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score60.6%(2,187)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(2,106)
Black40.4%(1,485)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(44)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score62.4%(2,293)
62
+3%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.7%
+15.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−1%since 1990
from 14.4 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 Water Valley, Mississippi?

Water Valley, Mississippi has about 3,677 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Water Valley, Mississippi?

The typical household in Water Valley, Mississippi earns about $23,777 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Water Valley, Mississippi expensive?

In Water Valley, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $52,300, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in Water Valley, Mississippi?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Water Valley, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Water Valley, Mississippi?

About 26.9% of people in Water Valley, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Water Valley, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Water Valley, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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