Poplarville is a city located in Pearl River County Mississippi. Poplarville has a 2024 population of 2,815. It is also the county seat of Pearl River County. Poplarville is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,825 in 2020.
The average household income in Poplarville is $67,510 with a poverty rate of 22.37%. The median age in Poplarville is 22.1 years: 25.1 years for males, and 20.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Poplarville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,800 | 63.97% |
| Black or African American | 978 | 34.75% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 617 | 3.18 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 277 | 3.32 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Female | 173 | 4.75 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Non Family | 151 | 1.07 | 55 | 45 |
| Male | 16 | 3.63 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
52.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 6.58% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 13.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 180 | 14.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 9.78% |
| High School Graduate | 309 | 24.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 117 | 9.38% |
| Some College | 265 | 21.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 801 | 635 | 207 |
| Black | 415 | 382 | 95 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,406 | $0 | $48,281 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,083 | $85,104 | $68,167 |
| High School Graduate | $26,471 | $21,750 | $40,391 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,781 | $46,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,344 | $52,222 | $40,547 |
| Some College | $52,308 | $61,250 | $27,059 |
$42,344
Average Earnings
$52,222
Average Male
$40,547
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.47% of Poplarville residents speak only English, while 1.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,292 | 323 | 25% |
| Black | 627 | 103 | 16.43% |
| Multiple | 21 | 10 | 47.62% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 7 | 17.95% |
22.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.13%
Male Poverty Rate
22.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Poplarville is Multiple, with 47.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Poplarville is Black, with 16.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.71% |
| High School | 28.34% |
| Some College | 20.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.04% |
| Female Employed | 14.33% |
| Male Employed | 3.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,679 | $78,136 |
| Households | $51,250 | $67,510 |
| Married Families | $69,327 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,813 | $34,031 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.3%
Male Marriage Rate
18.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
67
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 3.93% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 45.45% |
| Black | 7 | 0.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.9%
Employment Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.83%
Born in Poplarville
99.72%
Native Born
0.28%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
99.72% of Poplarville residents were born in the United States, with 68.83% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,803 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 2,806 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 2,808 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 2,810 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 2,813 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 2,815 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 2,818 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 2,814 | 17 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 2,797 | -28 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 2,825 | -70 | -2.42% |
| 2019 | 2,895 | -16 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 2,911 | -33 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 2,944 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 2,946 | -18 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 2,964 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 2,968 | 95 | 3.31% |
| 2013 | 2,873 | 67 | 2.39% |
| 2012 | 2,806 | -37 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2,843 | -31 | -1.08% |
| 2010 | 2,874 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,601 | 40 | 1.56% |
| 1990 | 2,561 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 1980 | 2,562 | -241 | -8.6% |