State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
549.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.49%
Growth Since 2010
-1.96%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Blue Mountain, Mississippi Population 2021
902
Blue Mountain is a city located in Tippah County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 902, it is the 166th largest city in Mississippi and the 10747th largest city in the United States . Blue Mountain is currently declining at a rate of -2.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 920 in 2010. Blue Mountain reached it's highest population of 971 in 2018. Spanning over 2 miles, Blue Mountain has a population density of 549 people per square mile.
The average household income in Blue Mountain is $37,478 with a poverty rate of 29.37%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $419 per month, and the median house value is $68,600. The median age in Blue Mountain is 25.9 years, 22.4 years for males, and 28.2 years for females.
Blue Mountain Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Mountain was:
- White: 69.56%
- Black or African American: 25.56%
- Other race: 2.62%
- Asian: 1.36%
- Two or more races: 0.90%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Blue Mountain, Mississippi is 902 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 971.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 920.
Blue Mountain, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 770 | 69.56% |
| Black or African American | 283 | 25.56% |
| Some Other Race | 29 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.90% |
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Blue Mountain Population by Race
Blue Mountain Population Pyramid $2021
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Blue Mountain Population by Age
Blue Mountain Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 359 | 2.51 | 48.2 |
| Non Family | 176 | 1.52 | 27.3 |
| Married | 134 | 3.47 | 73.9 |
| Male | 25 | 2.56 | 52 |
| Female | 24 | 4.38 | 54.2 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
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Blue Mountain Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 8.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 18.37% |
| High School Graduate | 180 | 31.80% |
| Some College | 128 | 22.61% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 5.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 37 | 6.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 6.89% |
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Blue Mountain Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Blue Mountain Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 407 | 300 | 68 |
| Black | 140 | 99 | 8 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | |
| Other Race | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.71%.
Blue Mountain Educational Attainment by Race
Blue Mountain Earnings by Educational Attainment
Blue Mountain Language by Age
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Blue Mountain Language
95.57% of Blue Mountain residents speak only English, while 4.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.02% of the population.
Blue Mountain Language
Blue Mountain Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 658 | 170 | 25.84% |
| Black | 182 | 64 | 35.16% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 30 | 88.24% |
| Other | 24 | 20 | 83.33% |
29.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.55%
Male Poverty Rate
27.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Blue Mountain
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Mountain is Hispanic, with 88.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Mountain is White, with 25.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.97%.
Blue Mountain Poverty
Blue Mountain Poverty Rate by Education
Blue Mountain Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
29.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Blue Mountain Married by Age and Sex
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Blue Mountain Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Blue Mountain Marital Status by Race
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Blue Mountain Marital Status
Blue Mountain Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 2.28% |
| Black | 9 | 3.44% |
Blue Mountain Veterans by Race
Blue Mountain Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
Blue Mountain Veterans by Education
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46.2%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Blue Mountain Employment by Age
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Blue Mountain Employment by Race
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Blue Mountain Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.02%
Native Born
2.98%
Foreign Born
2.26%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.02% of Blue Mountain residents were born in the United States, with 72.99% having been born in Mississippi. 2.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Blue Mountain Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 902 | -23 | -2.49% |
| 2020 | 925 | -23 | -2.43% |
| 2019 | 948 | -23 | -2.37% |
| 2018 | 971 | 8 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 963 | 9 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 954 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 952 | 16 | 1.71% |
| 2014 | 936 | 28 | 3.08% |
| 2013 | 908 | 17 | 1.91% |
| 2012 | 891 | -32 | -3.47% |
| 2011 | 923 | 8 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 915 | 0.00% |