Sumner is a town located in Tallahatchie County Mississippi. Sumner has a 2024 population of 242. Sumner is currently declining at a rate of -3.2% annually and its population has decreased by -11.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 274 in 2020.
The average household income in Sumner is $54,547 with a poverty rate of 27.32%. The median age in Sumner is 33.1 years: 33.1 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sumner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177 | 48.23% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 47.96% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 3.81% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 129 | 2.84 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Married | 49 | 2.73 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Non Family | 34 | 1.76 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Female | 28 | 3.96 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Male | 18 | 3.39 | 0 | 100 |
3
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
53.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 8.48% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 7.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52 | 23.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 57 | 25.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 3.13% |
| Some College | 62 | 27.68% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 123 | 102 | 18 |
| White | 99 | 94 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 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 white people with a rate of 45.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $73,833 | $22,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,750 | $0 | $47,500 |
| High School Graduate | $34,583 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,167 | $37,917 | $22,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$34,167
Average Earnings
$37,917
Average Male
$22,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.6% of Sumner residents speak only English, while 6.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 176 | 64 | 36.36% |
| White | 161 | 24 | 14.91% |
| Multiple | 14 | 12 | 85.71% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 12 | 44.44% |
27.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.22%
Male Poverty Rate
38.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sumner is Multiple, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sumner is White, with 14.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 38.46% |
| High School | 28.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 19.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,897 | $59,925 |
| Households | $53,194 | $54,547 |
| Married Families | $67,708 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,885 | $32,668 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
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
44
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 29 | 21.64% |
| White | 13 | 10.83% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
81.47%
Born in Sumner
94.28%
Native Born
5.72%
Foreign Born
5.72%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.28% of Sumner residents were born in the United States, with 81.47% having been born in Mississippi. 5.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 202 | -8 | -3.81% |
| 2028 | 210 | -8 | -3.67% |
| 2027 | 218 | -8 | -3.54% |
| 2026 | 226 | -8 | -3.42% |
| 2025 | 234 | -8 | -3.31% |
| 2024 | 242 | -8 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 250 | -8 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 258 | -7 | -2.64% |
| 2021 | 265 | -9 | -3.28% |
| 2020 | 274 | 5 | 1.86% |
| 2019 | 269 | -5 | -1.82% |
| 2018 | 274 | -4 | -1.44% |
| 2017 | 278 | -9 | -3.14% |
| 2016 | 287 | -6 | -2.05% |
| 2015 | 293 | -5 | -1.68% |
| 2014 | 298 | -8 | -2.61% |
| 2013 | 306 | -4 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 310 | -5 | -1.59% |
| 2011 | 315 | -2 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 317 | 0 | 0% |