Booneville City, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 8625 people in the city, organized into 3302 households, and 2205 families living in the city. The population density was 335.8 people per square mile (129.65/kmē), giving it the 95th least densely populated city among the Mississippi. There were 3625 housing units at an average density of 141.1 per square mile (54.48/kmē). The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.93. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 22.2% under the age of 18, 16.6% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males. The median age of the city's population was 34.7 years, The median age of males was 31 years, for females the median age was 38.2 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 79.88% White, 18.49% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.31% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.86% from two or more races and 0.15% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28361, it is 122nd wealthiest city by median household income in Mississippi. The median income for a family in the city was $38918, making it the 91st wealthiest city by median family income among the Mississippi. The per capita income for the city was $15128, it is 120th wealthiest city by per capita income in Mississippi. The median income of city was $17134, The median income for males was $21421 versus $13105 for females.
In 2000, 2599 pupils and students, of which 50.87% are male and 49.13% are female, 30.13% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.54% nursery or pri school, 3.66% kindergarten, 36.9% elementary school, 15.47% high school and 41.44% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8625 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8625 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8629 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8522 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8561 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8632 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8563 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8625 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8582 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8694 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8749 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 37 | 29 | 66 |
| Kindergarten | 46 | 49 | 95 |
| Elementary school | 483 | 476 | 959 |
| High school | 218 | 184 | 402 |
| College or graduate school | 538 | 539 | 1077 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booneville city, Mississippi | $28361 | $38918 | $15128 |
| Prentiss County, Mississippi | $28446 | $35125 | $14131 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |