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West

Mississippi · 185 residents · 0.558 sq mi
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West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,500. The poverty rate of 41.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
−16%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
332 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 394 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+2%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
931281631982331990201020202024West
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,250
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,509
−21%since 2000
from $18,398 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.7%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services20.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration20.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+197%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−55.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+74%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(124)
Black40.5%(89)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(141)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(88)
Black52.4%(97)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(115)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.2%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
63.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West, Mississippi?

West, Mississippi has about 185 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West, Mississippi?

The typical household in West, Mississippi earns about $21,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West, Mississippi expensive?

In West, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in West, Mississippi?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in West, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West, Mississippi?

About 41.7% of people in West, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has West, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, West, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 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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