Grace, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Grace, Mississippi had a total population of 91, the 398th largest community in Mississippi. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 22.2% is notably above the national average.
Grace Quick Facts
How Grace Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 219 | 91 | -58.4% |
How Grace Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Grace Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Issaquena County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayersville | 196 | $15,179 | 30.1% | $104,700 |
| Valley Park | 95 | $55,917 | 13.7% | $157,400 |
Cities Similar to Grace
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCool | 93 | $53,750 | N/A | 18.9% | 26.9% |
| Moselle | 89 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Valley Park | 95 | $55,917 | $157,400 | 3.2% | 13.7% |
| Dennis | 85 | N/A | $112,000 | 0.0% | 11.8% |
| Biggersville | 82 | $30,845 | $263,500 | 25.0% | 12.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 91, Grace'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
Grace is a small community located in Mississippi, within Issaquena County. The total population is 91. It ranks as the 398th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Grace is 42.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Grace. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 22.2%. This is 286% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. 48.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Grace is Black or African American, making up 58.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (58.2% vs 36.3%).
Education
23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% 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 75.7%. Notably, 23.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Grace, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Grace, Mississippi?
Grace, Mississippi has a population of 91 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Grace, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Grace — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Grace, MS?
The ACS sample for Grace recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Grace, Mississippi?
Grace's population is 41.8% White, 58.2% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Grace, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Grace — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Grace, Mississippi?
23.0% of adults (25+) in Grace hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 23.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.