Coahoma Town, Mississippi
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 325 residents, 110 households, and 74 families in the town. The population density was 3663.5 people per square mile (1414.49/kmē), it is Mississippi's third most densely populated town. There were 123 housing units at an average density of 1366.7 per square mile (527.69/kmē). The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.65. In the town Age distribution was 41.8% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 10.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 72.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 57.5 males. The median age was 23.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Coahoma Town was 18.5 and 28.3 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 1.54% White, 98.15% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.31% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $13882, making it the fifth poorest town by median household income among the Mississippi. The median income for a family in the town was $14327, it is the fourth lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The per capita income for the town was $5840, it is the second poorest town in terms of per capita income. The median income is $14833, The median income for males was $15769 versus $13611 for females.
In 2000, 121 pupils and students, of which 52.89% are male and 47.11% are female, 37.23% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.44% nursery or pri school, 6.61% kindergarten, 57.85% elementary school, 22.31% high school and 5.79% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 325 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 325 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 325 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 323 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 317 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 322 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 329 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 334 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 343 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 347 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 343 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Elementary school | 40 | 30 | 70 |
| High school | 18 | 9 | 27 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma town, Mississippi | $13882 | $14327 | $5840 |
| Coahoma County, Mississippi | $22338 | $26640 | $12558 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |