State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,460.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.81%
Growth Since 2010
-16.75%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Shaw, Mississippi Population 2021
1,625
Shaw is a city located in Bolivar County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 1,625, it is the 118th largest city in Mississippi and the 8409th largest city in the United States . Shaw is currently declining at a rate of -1.81% annually and its population has decreased by -16.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,952 in 2010. Shaw reached it's highest population of 1,944 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Shaw has a population density of 1,460 people per square mile.
The average household income in Shaw is $32,833 with a poverty rate of 49.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $518 per month, and the median house value is $60,700. 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 Shaw was:
- Black or African American: 94.66%
- White: 5.34%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Shaw, Mississippi is 1,625 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,715.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,952.
Shaw, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,897 | 94.66% |
| White | 107 | 5.34% |
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Shaw Population by Race
Shaw Population Pyramid $2021
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Shaw Population by Age
Shaw Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 737 | 2.72 | 56.4 |
| Female | 303 | 3.48 | 46.5 |
| Married | 190 | 2.87 | 81.1 |
| Non Family | 189 | 0 | 54 |
| Male | 55 | 3.91 | 34.5 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
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Shaw Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 6.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 242 | 20.10% |
| High School Graduate | 349 | 28.99% |
| Some College | 223 | 18.52% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 131 | 10.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 85 | 7.06% |
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Shaw Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Shaw Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,149 | 836 | 190 |
| White | 55 | 43 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 78.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 47.27%.
Shaw Educational Attainment by Race
Shaw Earnings by Educational Attainment
Shaw Language by Age
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Shaw Language
95.99% of Shaw residents speak only English, while 4.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.01% of the population.
Shaw Language
Shaw Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,897 | 927 | 48.87% |
| White | 107 | 67 | 62.62% |
49.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
49.65%
Male Poverty Rate
49.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Shaw
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shaw is White, with 62.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shaw is Black, with 48.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.38%.
Shaw Poverty
Shaw Poverty Rate by Education
Shaw Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
25.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.5%
Male Marriage Rate
22.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Shaw Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Shaw Marital Status
Shaw Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 38 | 2.91% |
Shaw Veterans by Race
Shaw Veterans by Education
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28.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
Shaw Veterans by Education
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41.5%
Labor Force Participation
36.4%
Employment Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
Shaw Employment by Age
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Shaw Employment by Race
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Shaw Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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 95.01% 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.
Shaw Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,625 | -30 | -1.81% |
| 2020 | 1,655 | -30 | -1.78% |
| 2019 | 1,685 | -30 | -1.75% |
| 2018 | 1,715 | -36 | -2.06% |
| 2017 | 1,751 | -47 | -2.61% |
| 2016 | 1,798 | -39 | -2.12% |
| 2015 | 1,837 | -35 | -1.87% |
| 2014 | 1,872 | -30 | -1.58% |
| 2013 | 1,902 | -14 | -0.73% |
| 2012 | 1,916 | -9 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 1,925 | -19 | -0.98% |
| 2010 | 1,944 | 0.00% |