Pheba, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 162, Pheba'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

Pheba is a small community located in Mississippi, within Clay County. The total population is 162. It ranks as the 371st most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pheba is 27.5 years. This is 29% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pheba is $19,132. This is 66% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 76% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 77.8%. This is 312% 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 Pheba, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $211,800. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 11.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pheba is Black or African American, making up 82.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 13.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (13.6%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (82.1% vs 36.3%).

Education

44.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Pheba in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 77% 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 86.4%. Notably, 44.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pheba, 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.