Blue Mountain Town, Mississippi
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 670 residents, 241 households, and 162 families in the town. The population density was 580.8 people per square mile (224.25/kmē), it is 159th most densely populated town in Mississippi. There were 268 housing units at an average density of 233 per square mile (89.96/kmē). The average household size was 2.48 people, and the average family size was 3 people. The population's age distribution was 24.2% under the age of 18, 21% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 78.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.4 males. The median age is 28.6 years, The median age of males was 29.4 years, for females the median age was 27.6 years. The racial makeup of the town was 555 White, 92 Black or African American, 3 American Indian, 3 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 4 from two or more races and 13 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $27969, making it the 128th wealthiest town by median household income among the Mississippi. The median income for a family in the town was $40833, it is the 74th wealthiest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $12870, making its Mississippi's 193rd highest town by per capita income. The median income is $20583, Median income for males is $25577, compared with $14000 for females.
In 2000, 171 pupils and students, of which 35.09% are male and 64.91% are female, 25.52% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.51% nursery or pri school, 3.51% kindergarten, 32.16% elementary school, 14.04% high school and 46.78% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 670 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 670 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 671 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 665 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 674 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 714 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 700 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 687 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 687 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 735 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 737 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 6 | |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 6 | |
| Elementary school | 26 | 29 | 55 |
| High school | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 66 | 80 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain town, Mississippi | $27969 | $40833 | $12870 |
| Tippah County, Mississippi | $29300 | $34547 | $14041 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |