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McComb Micro

McComb, MS · 2 counties · 55,847 residents · 813.113 sq mi
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McComb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,408. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,498. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
55,847
+3%since 2000
from 54,096 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+6%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K52K54K55K56K1990201020202024McComb
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,408
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,109 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,215
+26%since 2000
from $13,626 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,498
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,465 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(28,049)
Black46.3%(25,026)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(485)
Asian0.3%(160)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(34,504)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(26,709)
Black49.4%(27,577)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(727)
Asian0.5%(253)
Other0.8%(447)
Diversity Score65.6%(36,644)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

McCombCENTRAL11,697
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2 component counties

Pike CountyCENTRAL38,712Walthall County13,928
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McComb, MS?

McComb, MS has about 55,847 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McComb, MS?

The typical household in McComb, MS earns about $31,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McComb, MS expensive?

In McComb, MS, the median home is worth about $82,498, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in McComb, MS?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in McComb, MS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McComb, MS?

About 24.5% of people in McComb, MS live below the federal poverty line.

Has McComb, MS grown since 1990?

Yes, McComb, MS has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,613 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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