Foxworth, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 326, Foxworth'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

Foxworth is a small community located in Mississippi, within Marion County. The total population is 326. It ranks as the 313th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Foxworth is 53.0 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 8.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Foxworth is $33,833. This is 40% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 45.4%. This is 140% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $47,800. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Foxworth is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Foxworth is Black or African American, making up 59.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (25.1%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (59.2% vs 36.3%).

Education

15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower 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 75.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Foxworth, 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.