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Water Valley

Mississippi · 3,392 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 $23,145. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,200. The poverty rate of 40.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

3,392
−8%since 2000
from 3,677 in 2000
1990 – 2025
484 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
39.7
+8%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Water Valley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,145
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,777 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,300
Unchangedsince 2000
from $13,324 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
40.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$62,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$338
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $853
34.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
38.7% rent
19.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
30.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
41.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(2,106)
Black40.4%(1,485)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(44)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(2,293)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56%(1,898)
Black42.1%(1,427)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(38)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0.3%(12)
Diversity Score63.2%(2,145)
63
+1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
65.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
21.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
7.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
10.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
24.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

43.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
57.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Water Valley, Mississippi?

Water Valley, Mississippi has about 3,392 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Water Valley, Mississippi earns about $23,145 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 $62,200, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Water Valley, Mississippi?

About 10.1% 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 40.4% of people in Water Valley, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Water Valley, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Water Valley, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 218 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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