Sumner Town, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 407 people in the town, organized into 148 households, and 106 families living in the town. The population density was 726.5 people per square mile (280.5/kmē), it is the 116th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Mississippi. There were 158 housing units at an average density of 282.1 per square mile (108.92/kmē). The average household size was 2.67 persons, and the average family size was 3.14 persons. The population's age distribution was 27.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 17% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males. The median age was 39.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Sumner Town was 36.5 and 42 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 57.99% White, 39.07% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 2.21% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.74% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $25000, making it the 184th highest town by median household income in Mississippi. The median income for a family in the town was $35208, making it the 128th wealthiest town by median family income among the Mississippi. The per capita income for the town was $20056, it is Mississippi's 26th wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income is $20962, The median income for males was $27917 versus $14318 for females.
In 2000, 135 pupils and students, of which 70 are male and 65 are female, 33.17% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 21 nursery or pri school, 16 kindergarten, 66 elementary school, 24 high school and 8 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 407 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 407 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 405 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 395 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 385 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 378 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 373 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 374 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 367 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 357 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 349 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Elementary school | 35 | 31 | 66 |
| High school | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner town, Mississippi | $25000 | $35208 | $20056 |
| Tallahatchie County, Mississippi | $22229 | $26509 | $10749 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |