Red Banks, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Red Banks, Mississippi had a total population of 25, the 415th largest community in Mississippi. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 68.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Mississippi.
Red Banks Quick Facts
How Red Banks 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 | 58 | 25 | -56.9% |
How Red Banks 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+)
Red Banks Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Marshall County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Springs | 6,704 | $45,462 | 31.1% | $109,600 |
| Byhalia | 1,588 | $38,500 | 34.9% | $133,100 |
| Victoria | 1,121 | $70,143 | 36.8% | $209,100 |
| Mount Pleasant | 391 | $60,267 | 13.8% | N/A |
| Potts Camp | 387 | $41,875 | 20.9% | $109,400 |
| Bethlehem | 155 | N/A | 65.8% | N/A |
| Waterford | 33 | $32,917 | 51.5% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Red Banks
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satartia | 24 | N/A | $162,500 | 23.8% | 4.2% |
| Symonds | 24 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 70.8% |
| Scott | 27 | N/A | N/A | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Dundee | 20 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Waterford | 33 | $32,917 | N/A | 21.2% | 51.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 25, Red Banks'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
Red Banks is a small community located in Mississippi, within Marshall County. The total population is 25. It ranks as the 415th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Red Banks is 72.2 years. This is 87% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Red Banks. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Red Banks, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 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 Red Banks is Black or African American, making up 64.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (64.0% vs 36.3%).
Education
68.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Red Banks in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 171% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Red Banks, 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 Red Banks, Mississippi?
Red Banks, Mississippi has a population of 25 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Red Banks, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Red Banks — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Red Banks, MS?
The ACS sample for Red Banks recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Red Banks, Mississippi?
Red Banks's population is 36.0% White, 64.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Red Banks, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Red Banks — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Red Banks, Mississippi?
68.0% of adults (25+) in Red Banks hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.