Hermanville, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 400, Hermanville'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

Hermanville is a small community located in Mississippi, within Claiborne County. The total population is 400. It ranks as the 290th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hermanville is 31.1 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 43.0% of the population under 18, Hermanville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 62% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hermanville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $18,800. Housing costs are 89% lower than the state median of $169,800. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hermanville is Black or African American, making up 78.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 7.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.2%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (78.8% vs 36.3%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.0% vs 1.0%).

Education

11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 79.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hermanville, 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.