State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
620.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.68%
Growth Since 2010
-8.37%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Como, Mississippi Population 2021
1,172
Como is a city located in Panola County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 1,172, it is the 144th largest city in Mississippi and the 9675th largest city in the United States . Como is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -8.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,279 in 2010. Como reached it's highest population of 1,272 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Como has a population density of 620 people per square mile.
The average household income in Como is $43,033 with a poverty rate of 47.84%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $600 per month, and the median house value is $134,200. The median age in Como is 31.6 years, 23 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
Como Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Como was:
- Black or African American: 69.28%
- White: 30.72%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Como, Mississippi is 1,172 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,196.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,279.
Como, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 963 | 69.28% |
| White | 427 | 30.72% |
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Como Population by Race
Como Population Pyramid $2021
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Como Population by Age
Como Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 590 | 2.36 | 36.4 |
| Non Family | 306 | 1.11 | 29.7 |
| Female | 156 | 4.53 | 19.2 |
| Married | 93 | 2.43 | 83.9 |
| Male | 35 | 3.4 | 45.7 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
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Como Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 7.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 18.69% |
| High School Graduate | 302 | 35.28% |
| Some College | 117 | 13.67% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 12.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 7.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 5.26% |
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Como Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Como Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 506 | 303 | 5 |
| White | 350 | 333 | 105 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.00%.
Como Educational Attainment by Race
Como Earnings by Educational Attainment
Como Language by Age
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Como Language
100.00% of Como residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Como Language
47.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.92%
Male Poverty Rate
50.48%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Como
The race most likely to be in poverty in Como is Black, with 64.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Como is White, with 11.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.80%.
Como Poverty
Como Poverty Rate by Education
Como Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
18.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.0%
Male Marriage Rate
15.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Como Married by Age and Sex
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Como Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Como Marital Status by Race
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Como Marital Status
Como Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 5.57% |
| Black | 11 | 1.65% |
Como Veterans by Race
Como Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
Como Veterans by Education
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41.8%
Labor Force Participation
34.8%
Employment Rate
16.8%
Unemployment Rate
Como Employment by Age
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Como Employment by Race
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Como 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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99.50%
Native Born
0.50%
Foreign Born
0.50%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.50% of Como residents were born in the United States, with 81.29% having been born in Mississippi. 0.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Como Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,172 | -8 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 1,180 | -8 | -0.67% |
| 2019 | 1,188 | -8 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 1,196 | -9 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 1,205 | -11 | -0.90% |
| 2016 | 1,216 | -7 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 1,223 | -15 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 1,238 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,244 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 1,250 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 1,258 | -14 | -1.10% |
| 2010 | 1,272 | 0.00% |