Shaw, Mississippi Population 2022
Shaw is a city located in Bolivar County Mississippi. Shaw has a 2020 population of 1,595. Shaw is currently declining at a rate of -1.85% annually and its population has decreased by -17.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,944 in 2010.
The average household income in Shaw is $32,833 with a poverty rate of 44.30%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $515 per month, and the median house value is $58,400. The median age in Shaw is 31.8 years, 26.5 years for males, and 36 years for females.
Shaw Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shawwas:
- Black or African American: 90.59%
- White: 6.70%
- Two or more races: 2.71%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 6.70% |
| Black or African American | 1,771 | 90.59% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 2.71% |
Shaw Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 781 | 2.5 | 56 |
| Married | 198 | 2.67 | 76.8 |
| Male | 76 | 3.25 | 55.3 |
| Female | 298 | 3.26 | 40.3 |
| Non Family | 209 | 0 | 58.9 |
3
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 6.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 255 | 21.21% |
| High School Graduate | 314 | 26.12% |
| Some College | 220 | 18.30% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 9.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 105 | 8.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 119 | 9.90% |
Shaw Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 53 | 53 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 53 | 33 |
| White | 46 | 41 | 22 |
| Black | 1,103 | 773 | 169 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 62.26%.
Shaw Language by Age
Shaw Language
96.29% of Shaw residents speak only English, while 3.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.71% of the population.
Shaw Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 108 | 82.44% |
| Black | 1,771 | 758 | 42.80% |
| Other | NaN% |
44.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.42%
Male Poverty Rate
46.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Shaw
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shaw is White, with 82.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shaw is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.69%.
Shaw Marital Status
Marriage Rates
24.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.6%
Male Marriage Rate
21.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Shaw Married by Age and Sex
Shaw Marriage
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 55-64.
Shaw Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 27 | 2.11% |
Shaw Veterans by Education
22.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
39.6%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
93.76%
Born in Shaw
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Shaw residents were born in the United States, with 93.76% 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 Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,944 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,925 | -19 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 1,916 | -9 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 1,902 | -14 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 1,872 | -30 | -1.58% |
| 2015 | 1,837 | -35 | -1.87% |
| 2016 | 1,798 | -39 | -2.12% |
| 2017 | 1,751 | -47 | -2.61% |
| 2018 | 1,715 | -36 | -2.06% |
| 2019 | 1,685 | -30 | -1.75% |
| 2020 | 1,655 | -30 | -1.78% |
| 2021 | 1,625 | -30 | -1.81% |
| 2022 | 1,595 | -30 | -1.85% |