Learned, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 72, Learned'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

Learned is a small community located in Mississippi, within Hinds County. The total population is 72. It ranks as the 405th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Learned is 72.7 years. This is 88% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 30.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Learned is $78,750. This is 40% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%. This is 85% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 25.0%. This is 334% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $158,300. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Learned is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Learned has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.6% vs 55.2%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 36.3%.

Education

51.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Learned in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 106% 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 93.1%. Notably, 27.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Learned, 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.