Puckett, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 463, Puckett'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

Puckett is a small community located in Mississippi, within Rankin County. The total population is 463. It ranks as the 273rd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Puckett is 35.4 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 31.3% of the population under 18, Puckett has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Puckett is $69,286. This is 23% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.8%. This is 31% 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 unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $173,800. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Puckett is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Puckett has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.1% vs 55.2%). The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 36.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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 94.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Puckett, 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.