Verona, Mississippi Population 2022
Verona is a city located in Lee County Mississippi. Verona has a 2020 population of 3,214. Verona is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually but its population has increased by 7.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,984 in 2010.
The average household income in Verona is $34,545 with a poverty rate of 29.13%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $801 per month, and the median house value is $83,300. The median age in Verona is 34.1 years, 30.5 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
Verona Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Veronawas:
- Black or African American: 77.21%
- White: 19.28%
- Two or more races: 2.92%
- Other race: 0.60%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 614 | 19.28% |
| Black or African American | 2,459 | 77.21% |
| Some Other Race | 19 | 0.60% |
| Two or More Races | 93 | 2.92% |
Verona Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,130 | 2.81 | 39.3 |
| Married | 434 | 3.57 | 49.1 |
| Male | 55 | 4.18 | 56.4 |
| Female | 204 | 4.06 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 437 | 1.29 | 35.5 |
3.65
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 129 | 6.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 436 | 21.18% |
| High School Graduate | 728 | 35.36% |
| Some College | 505 | 24.53% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 6.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 124 | 6.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 0.58% |
Verona Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 465 | 371 | 62 |
| Black | 1,492 | 1,101 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 18 | 1 |
| Other Race | 12 | 4 | |
| Hispanic | 61 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 79.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.33%.
Verona Language by Age
Verona Language
97.95% of Verona residents speak only English, while 2.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.05% of the population.
Verona Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 93 | 81 | 87.10% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 41 | 60.29% |
| Black | 2,434 | 688 | 28.27% |
| White | 563 | 110 | 19.54% |
| Other | 19 | NaN% |
29.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.45%
Male Poverty Rate
32.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Verona
The race most likely to be in poverty in Verona is Multiple, with 87.10% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Verona is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.45%.
Verona Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Verona Married by Age and Sex
Verona 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 45-54.
Verona Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 10.62% |
| Black | 6 | 0.33% |
Verona Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
83.08%
Born in Verona
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
1.22%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.78% of Verona residents were born in the United States, with 83.08% having been born in Mississippi. 1.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,893 | 0.00% | |
| 2000 | 3,334 | 441 | 1.43% |
| 2010 | 2,984 | -350 | -1.10% |
| 2011 | 3,029 | 45 | 1.51% |
| 2012 | 3,043 | 14 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 3,034 | -9 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 3,021 | -13 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 3,009 | -12 | -0.40% |
| 2016 | 3,001 | -8 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 3,247 | 246 | 8.20% |
| 2018 | 3,238 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2019 | 3,232 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 3,226 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 3,220 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 3,214 | -6 | -0.19% |