Verona City, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 3334 people, 1276 households, and 832 families living in the city. The population density was 891.4 people per square mile (344.17/kmē), making it the 87th most densely populated city in Mississippi. There were 1472 housing units at an average density of 393.6 per square mile (151.97/kmē). The average household size was 2.61 persons, and the average family size was 3.22 persons. In the city Age distribution was 33.1% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 17% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males. The median age of the city's population was 29.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Verona City was 29.1 and 30.1 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 38.78% White, 57.68% Black or African American, 0.42% American Indian, 0.33% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.14% from two or more races and 1.65% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26117, making it the 162nd highest city by median household income in Mississippi. The median income for a family in the city was $30255, it is 189th wealthiest city by median family income in Mississippi. The per capita income for the city was $12092, it would be the 100th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The median income is $17510, Median income for males is $21308, compared with $14551 for females.
In 2000, 1030 pupils and students, of which 499 are male and 531 are female, 30.89% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 118 nursery or pri school, 75 kindergarten, 565 elementary school, 179 high school and 93 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3334 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3334 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3340 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3357 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3353 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3368 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3355 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3354 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3373 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3379 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3394 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 51 | 67 | 118 |
| Kindergarten | 30 | 45 | 75 |
| Elementary school | 290 | 275 | 565 |
| High school | 89 | 90 | 179 |
| College or graduate school | 39 | 54 | 93 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona city, Mississippi | $26117 | $30255 | $12092 |
| Lee County, Mississippi | $36165 | $43149 | $18956 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |