Shuqualak Town, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 562 residents, 214 households, and 148 families in the town. The population density was 493 people per square mile (190.35/kmē), making it the 184th most densely populated town in Mississippi. There were 249 housing units at an average density of 218.4 per square mile (84.32/kmē). The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.32. In the town Population was distributed with 33.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.9 males. The median age is 31 years, the median age of male residents at 24.8 and the median age of female residents at 34.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 29.72% White, 69.57% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.71% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $21875, making it the 96th poorest town by median household income among the Mississippi. The median income for a family in the town was $26607, making it the 85th lowest town by median family income in Mississippi. The per capita income for the town was $12051, it would be the 98th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The median income is $18375, Median income for males is $25703, compared with $14615 for females.
In 2000, 212 pupils and students, of which 63.21% are male and 36.79% are female, 37.72% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 11.79% nursery or pri school, 8.02% kindergarten, 50.94% elementary school, 19.34% high school and 9.91% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 562 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 562 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 560 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 551 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 542 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 538 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 536 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 536 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 530 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 529 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 524 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 21 | 4 | 25 |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 17 | |
| Elementary school | 59 | 49 | 108 |
| High school | 28 | 13 | 41 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuqualak town, Mississippi | $21875 | $26607 | $12051 |
| Noxubee County, Mississippi | $22330 | $27312 | $12018 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |