Enterprise, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 438, Enterprise's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Enterprise is a small community located in Mississippi, within Clarke County. The total population is 438. It ranks as the 276th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Enterprise is 37.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 33.1% of the population under 18, Enterprise has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Enterprise is $63,125. This is 12% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $114,000. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Enterprise is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Enterprise is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.9% vs 1.0%).

Education

27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Enterprise, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.