Inverness, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Inverness, Mississippi had a total population of 740, the 227th largest town in Mississippi, with a median household income of $58,250, which is 3% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
Inverness Quick Facts
How Inverness 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 | 757 | 740 | -2.2% |
| Median household income | $52,250 | $58,250 | +11.5% |
| Median home value | $136,200 | $142,700 | +4.8% |
How Inverness 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+)
Inverness Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Sunflower County
Cities Similar to Inverness
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falkner | 760 | $58,472 | $100,400 | 14.8% | 7.6% |
| Scooba | 718 | N/A | N/A | 23.1% | 48.9% |
| Mathiston | 775 | $59,236 | $155,000 | 23.3% | 17.2% |
| Elliott | 681 | $58,045 | $89,000 | 3.4% | 42.1% |
| Tucker | 807 | N/A | $69,700 | 2.0% | 32.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 740, Inverness'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
Inverness is a small community located in Mississippi, within Sunflower County. The total population is 740. It ranks as the 227th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Inverness is 40.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Inverness is $58,250. This is 3% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $142,700. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Inverness is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Inverness is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 32.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.
Education
22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% 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 86.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Inverness, 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 Inverness, Mississippi?
Inverness, Mississippi has a population of 740 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Inverness, MS?
The median household income in Inverness is $58,250, which is 28% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Inverness, MS?
The poverty rate in Inverness is 18.1%. This means approximately 134 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Inverness, Mississippi?
Inverness's population is 64.2% White, 32.4% Black, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Inverness, MS?
The median home value in Inverness is $142,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.
How educated is Inverness, Mississippi?
22.2% of adults (25+) in Inverness hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.