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Wesson

Mississippi · 1,833 residents · 4.505 sq mi
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Wesson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,205. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,900. At a median age of 24.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,833
+8%since 2000
from 1,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
407 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.4
+14%since 2000
from 21.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wesson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,205
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,328
+43%since 2000
from $11,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,900
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$948
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+85%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(1,310)
Black19.6%(332)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(31)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.8%(741)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,329)
Black20.2%(371)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(79)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other4.7%(87)
Diversity Score56.7%(1,039)
Diversity Score
57
+30%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wesson, Mississippi?

Wesson, Mississippi has about 1,833 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wesson, Mississippi?

The typical household in Wesson, Mississippi earns about $44,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wesson, Mississippi expensive?

In Wesson, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $135,900, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.

How educated are people in Wesson, Mississippi?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wesson, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wesson, Mississippi?

About 27.6% of people in Wesson, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wesson, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Wesson, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 347 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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