Mayersville, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 196, Mayersville'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

Mayersville is a small community located in Mississippi, within Issaquena County. The total population is 196. It ranks as the 353rd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mayersville is 43.5 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 13.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.8% 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 Mayersville is $15,179. This is 73% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 81% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.1%. This is 59% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Mayersville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $104,700. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mayersville has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 97.5% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (97.5% vs 36.3%).

Education

8.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% 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 55.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mayersville, 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.