Rolling Fork City, Mississippi
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2486 people, 820 households, and 621 families residing in the city. The population density was 1774.2 people per square mile (685.02/km˛), it is the 21st most populated city in terms of population density. There were 875 housing units at an average density of 625 per square mile (241.31/km˛). The average household size was 2.9 persons, and the average family size was 3.4 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 30.8% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.4 males. The median age was 31.9 years, the median age of male residents at 26.7 and the median age of female residents at 36. The racial makeup of the city was 29.69% White, 69.19% Black or African American, 0.04% American Indian, 0.32% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.76% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $23081, making it the 219th highest city by median household income in Mississippi. The median income for a family in the city was $24911, it is Mississippi's 63rd poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $11481, it is 80th poorest city by per capita income in Mississippi. The median income of city was $14083, Males had a median income of $18011 versus $12273 for females.
In 2000, 729 pupils and students, of which 352 are male and 377 are female, 29.32% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 60 nursery or pri school, 46 kindergarten, 375 elementary school, 194 high school and 54 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2486 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2486 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2469 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2398 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2365 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2326 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2262 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2220 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2162 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2084 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2082 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| Kindergarten | 29 | 17 | 46 |
| Elementary school | 179 | 196 | 375 |
| High school | 97 | 97 | 194 |
| College or graduate school | 22 | 32 | 54 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Fork city, Mississippi | $23081 | $24911 | $11481 |
| Sharkey County, Mississippi | $22285 | $26786 | $11396 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |