Redwater is a CDP located in Attala County Mississippi. Redwater has a 2024 population of 494. Redwater is currently declining at a rate of -1.98% annually and its population has decreased by -30.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 708 in 2020.
The average household income in Redwater is $50,164 with a poverty rate of 58.1%. The median age in Redwater is 41.2 years: 28.9 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Redwater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 401 | 78.02% |
| Black or African American | 89 | 17.32% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 2.72% |
| Other race | 10 | 1.95% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
White
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 214 | 2.4 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Married | 127 | 2.46 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 39 | 1.74 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 27 | 3.07 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 21 | 2.43 | 0 | 100 |
2.55
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
85.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 8.12% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 3.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 10.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 23.48% |
| High School Graduate | 113 | 32.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 5.22% |
| Some College | 58 | 16.81% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 240 | 212 | 35 |
| Black | 89 | 81 | 81 |
| Other Race | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 91.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,068 | $24,519 | $21,744 |
| Some College | $25,500 | $0 | $26,250 |
$22,068
Average Earnings
$24,519
Average Male
$21,744
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.53% of Redwater residents speak only English, while 33.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 31.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 393 | 276 | 70.23% |
| Other | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Black | 89 | 8 | 8.99% |
58.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
70.18%
Male Poverty Rate
51.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Redwater is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Redwater is Black, with 8.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 88.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78.26% |
| High School | 55.75% |
| Some College | 44.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 43.66% |
| Male Employed | 43.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,036 | $55,174 |
| Households | $57,775 | $50,164 |
| Married Families | $58,695 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $27,685 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
9
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 9 | 3.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
15.7%
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
89.88%
Born in Redwater
94.94%
Native Born
5.06%
Foreign Born
1.95%
Non Citizen
3.11%
Naturalized
94.94% of Redwater residents were born in the United States, with 89.88% having been born in Mississippi. 1.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 494 | -10 | -1.98% |
| 2023 | 504 | -10 | -1.95% |
| 2022 | 514 | -195 | -27.5% |
| 2021 | 709 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 708 | 66 | 10.28% |
| 2019 | 642 | -96 | -13.01% |
| 2018 | 738 | -24 | -3.15% |
| 2017 | 762 | 98 | 14.76% |
| 2016 | 664 | 61 | 10.12% |
| 2015 | 603 | -40 | -6.22% |
| 2014 | 643 | 131 | 25.59% |
| 2013 | 512 | 80 | 18.52% |
| 2012 | 432 | 18 | 4.35% |
| 2011 | 414 | -219 | -34.6% |
| 2010 | 633 | 0 | 0% |