State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
266.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.45%
Growth Since 2010
-5.73%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Mathiston, Mississippi Population 2021
658
Mathiston is a city located in Webster County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 658, it is the 187th largest city in Mississippi and the 12133rd largest city in the United States . Mathiston is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -5.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 698 in 2010. Mathiston reached it's highest population of 689 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Mathiston has a population density of 267 people per square mile.
The average household income in Mathiston is $56,757 with a poverty rate of 19.69%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $500 per month, and the median house value is $83,800. The median age in Mathiston is 44.8 years, 46.5 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
Mathiston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mathiston was:
- White: 71.48%
- Black or African American: 23.32%
- Asian: 2.35%
- Native American: 2.01%
- Two or more races: 0.84%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Mathiston, Mississippi is 658 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 667.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 698.
Mathiston, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 426 | 71.48% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 23.32% |
| Asian | 14 | 2.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 2.01% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.84% |
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Mathiston Population by Race
Mathiston Population Pyramid $2021
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Mathiston Population by Age
Mathiston Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 250 | 2.31 | 78.4 |
| Married | 130 | 2.82 | 94.6 |
| Non Family | 79 | 0 | 67.1 |
| Female | 30 | 3.37 | 50 |
| Male | 11 | 2.73 | 45.5 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
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Mathiston Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 13.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 15.35% |
| High School Graduate | 117 | 28.06% |
| Some College | 65 | 15.59% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 6.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52 | 12.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 8.15% |
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Mathiston Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Mathiston Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 332 | 237 | 81 |
| Black | 71 | 48 | |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Asian | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.00%.
Mathiston Educational Attainment by Race
Mathiston Earnings by Educational Attainment
Mathiston Language by Age
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Mathiston Language
97.46% of Mathiston residents speak only English, while 2.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.36% of the population.
Mathiston Language
Mathiston Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 132 | 71 | 53.79% |
| White | 407 | 39 | 9.58% |
| Multiple | 5 | 3 | 60.00% |
19.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.96%
Male Poverty Rate
23.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mathiston
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mathiston is Multiple, with 60.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mathiston is White, with 9.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.17%.
Mathiston Poverty
Mathiston Poverty Rate by Education
Mathiston Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Mathiston Married by Age and Sex
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Mathiston 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 55-64.
Mathiston Marital Status by Race
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Mathiston Marital Status
Mathiston Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 4.21% |
Mathiston Veterans by Race
Mathiston Veterans by Education
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13.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Mathiston Veterans by Education
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50.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Mathiston Employment by Age
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Mathiston Employment by Race
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Mathiston 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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98.15%
Native Born
1.85%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.15% of Mathiston residents were born in the United States, with 80.70% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Mathiston Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 658 | -3 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 661 | -3 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 664 | -3 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 667 | 5 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 662 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 659 | -6 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 665 | -6 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 671 | 4 | 0.60% |
| 2013 | 667 | -6 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 673 | -9 | -1.32% |
| 2011 | 682 | -7 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 689 | 0.00% |