Sebastopol, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sebastopol, Mississippi had a total population of 212, the 345th largest town in Mississippi, with a median household income of $52,500, which is 7% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x.
Sebastopol Quick Facts
How Sebastopol 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 | 206 | 212 | +2.9% |
| Median household income | $41,250 | $52,500 | +27.3% |
| Median home value | $118,800 | $112,500 | -5.3% |
How Sebastopol 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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Sebastopol Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Scott County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 5,357 | $49,724 | 33.8% | $141,100 |
| Morton | 3,656 | $41,863 | 16.1% | $84,200 |
| Hillsboro | 999 | $44,662 | 20.6% | $74,500 |
| Lake | 522 | $32,143 | 15.6% | $77,000 |
| Harperville | 192 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Sebastopol
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sallis | 212 | $52,991 | $94,300 | 22.5% | 2.8% |
| Bentonia | 210 | N/A | $84,400 | 12.8% | 24.8% |
| Ethel | 206 | $48,906 | $72,500 | 6.7% | 19.9% |
| Bobo | 194 | N/A | N/A | 43.3% | 11.3% |
| Harperville | 192 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 212, Sebastopol'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
Sebastopol is a small community located in Mississippi, within Scott County. The total population is 212. It ranks as the 345th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sebastopol is 43.2 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Sebastopol is $52,500. This is 7% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sebastopol, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $112,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Sebastopol is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Sebastopol is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.3%. The Black or African American population (11.3%) is well below the state average of 36.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (6.1% vs 3.7%).
Education
22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 88.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Sebastopol, 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 Sebastopol, Mississippi?
Sebastopol, Mississippi has a population of 212 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sebastopol, MS?
The median household income in Sebastopol is $52,500, which is 35% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sebastopol, MS?
The poverty rate in Sebastopol is 13.7%. This means approximately 29 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Sebastopol, Mississippi?
Sebastopol's population is 80.7% White, 11.3% Black, 6.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sebastopol, MS?
The median home value in Sebastopol is $112,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.1x.
How educated is Sebastopol, Mississippi?
22.6% of adults (25+) in Sebastopol hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.