State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
876.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.19%
Growth Since 2010
7.12%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Verona, Mississippi Population 2021
3,220
Verona is a city located in Lee County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 3,220, it is the 80th largest city in Mississippi and the 6038th largest city in the United States . Verona is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually but its population has increased by 7.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,006 in 2010. Verona reached it's highest population of 3,334 in 2000. Spanning over 4 miles, Verona has a population density of 877 people per square mile.
The average household income in Verona is $34,545 with a poverty rate of 36.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $667 per month, and the median house value is $75,100. 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 Verona was:
- Black or African American: 70.49%
- White: 24.86%
- Two or more races: 3.92%
- Other race: 0.73%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Verona, Mississippi is 3,220 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,238.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,006.
Verona, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,214 | 70.49% |
| White | 781 | 24.86% |
| Two or More Races | 123 | 3.92% |
| Some Other Race | 23 | 0.73% |
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Verona Population by Race
Verona Population Pyramid $2021
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Verona Population by Age
Verona Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,282 | 2.44 | 36.5 |
| Non Family | 646 | 1.25 | 30 |
| Married | 361 | 3.53 | 50.7 |
| Female | 223 | 3.87 | 26 |
| Male | 52 | 3.48 | 63.5 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
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Verona Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 161 | 7.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 588 | 27.25% |
| High School Graduate | 623 | 28.87% |
| Some College | 506 | 23.45% |
| Associates Degree | 143 | 6.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 124 | 5.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 0.60% |
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Verona Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Verona Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,464 | 960 | 61 |
| White | 571 | 410 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 5 | |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 34 | 19 |
| Other Race | 14 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 71.80%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.15%.
Verona Educational Attainment by Race
Verona Earnings by Educational Attainment
Verona Language by Age
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Verona Language
97.20% of Verona residents speak only English, while 2.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.80% of the population.
Verona Language
Verona Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,187 | 769 | 35.16% |
| White | 705 | 212 | 30.07% |
| Multiple | 123 | 97 | 78.86% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 70 | 71.43% |
| Other | 23 | 23 | 100.00% |
36.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.37%
Male Poverty Rate
46.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Verona
The race most likely to be in poverty in Verona is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Verona is White, with 30.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.15%.
Verona Poverty
Verona Poverty Rate by Education
Verona Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
30.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Verona Married by Age and Sex
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Verona Marriage
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 45-54.
Verona Marital Status by Race
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Verona Marital Status
Verona Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 7.95% |
| Black | 5 | 0.30% |
Verona Veterans by Race
Verona Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
69.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
Verona Veterans by Education
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61.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
Verona Employment by Age
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Verona Employment by Race
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Verona 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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98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
0.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.06% of Verona residents were born in the United States, with 77.75% having been born in Mississippi. 1.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Verona Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,220 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 3,226 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 3,232 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 3,238 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 3,247 | 246 | 8.20% |
| 2016 | 3,001 | -8 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 3,009 | -12 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 3,021 | -13 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 3,034 | -9 | -0.30% |
| 2012 | 3,043 | 14 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 3,029 | 45 | 1.51% |
| 2010 | 2,984 | -350 | -1.10% |
| 2000 | 3,334 | 441 | 1.43% |
| 1990 | 2,893 | 0.00% |