Poplarville City, Mississippi
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2601 people, 852 households, and 559 families living in the city. The population density was 676.5 people per square mile (261.2/kmē), it is 130th most densely populated city in Mississippi. There were 936 housing units at an average density of 243.1 per square mile (93.86/kmē). The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.99. The population's age distribution was 21.6% under the age of 18, 20.8% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 17% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81 males. The median age was 31.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Poplarville City was 28.8 and 34 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 74.32% White, 23.95% Black or African American, 0.15% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, 0.12% Native Hawaiian, 0.81% from two or more races and 0.15% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26417, it is the 153rd wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $32339, it is 150th wealthiest city by median family income in Mississippi. The per capita income for the city was $12833, making it the 196th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Mississippi. The median income was $11379, The median income for males was $18370 versus $8650 for females.
In 2000, 914 pupils and students, of which 425 are male and 489 are female, 35.14% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 22 nursery or pri school, 34 kindergarten, 238 elementary school, 104 high school and 516 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2601 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2601 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2605 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2594 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2591 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2648 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2667 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2578 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2959 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3030 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3003 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 16 | 34 |
| Elementary school | 119 | 119 | 238 |
| High school | 49 | 55 | 104 |
| College or graduate school | 226 | 290 | 516 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplarville city, Mississippi | $26417 | $32339 | $12833 |
| Pearl River County, Mississippi | $30912 | $35924 | $15160 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |