State
Land Area
2.5 sq mi
Density
278.7/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.73%
Growth Since 2010
-1.58%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Mathiston is a city located in Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 687, it is the 183rd largest city in Mississippi and the 11968th largest city in the United States. Mathiston is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually but its population has decreased by -1.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 698 in 2010. Mathiston reached it's highest population of 693 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Mathiston has a population density of 279 people per square mile.
The average household income in Mathiston is $57,713 with a poverty rate of 13.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $495 per month, and the median house value is $87,200. The median age in Mathiston is 36.4 years, 42.5 years for males, and 33.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mathiston was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 423 | 75.27% |
| Black or African American | 102 | 18.15% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 2.67% |
| Asian | 13 | 2.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 1.60% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 225 | 2.42 | 68 |
| Married | 115 | 3.17 | 89.6 |
| Non Family | 67 | 0 | 49.3 |
| Female | 29 | 2.69 | 34.5 |
| Male | 14 | 2.43 | 50 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 7.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 11.34% |
| High School Graduate | 108 | 27.84% |
| Some College | 64 | 16.49% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 8.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 18.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 10.82% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 304 | 252 | 101 |
| Black | 65 | 47 | |
| Multiple Races | 11 | 11 | 7 |
| Asian | 8 | 6 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among multiple races people with a rate of 63.64%.
97.47% of Mathiston residents speak only English, while 2.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.75% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 414 | 41 | 9.90% |
| Black | 93 | 31 | 33.33% |
| Multiple | 15 | 4 | 26.67% |
13.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.79%
Male Poverty Rate
17.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mathiston is Black, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mathiston is White, with 9.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.61%.
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 6.83% |
13.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.51%
Native Born
2.49%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
97.51% of Mathiston residents were born in the United States, with 79.18% having been born in Mississippi. 0.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 687 | 5 | 0.73% |
| 2019 | 682 | 5 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 677 | 6 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 671 | 5 | 0.75% |
| 2016 | 666 | -5 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 671 | -8 | -1.18% |
| 2014 | 679 | 4 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 675 | -6 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 681 | -8 | -1.16% |
| 2011 | 689 | -4 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 693 | 0.00% |