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West

Mississippi · 153 residents · 0.558 sq mi
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Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,100. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
−30%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
274 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 394 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+18%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
931281631982331990201020202024West
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,213
+42%since 2000
from $18,398 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing17%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$371
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
16.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(80)
Black44.4%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other1.8%(3)
Diversity Score66.6%(102)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+133%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.5%
−57.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Female
58.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West, Mississippi?

West, Mississippi has about 153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is West, Mississippi expensive?

In West, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $73,100, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in West, Mississippi?

About 42.5% 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 18.8% of people in West, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has West, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, West, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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