Shuqualak, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 238, Shuqualak'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

Shuqualak is a small community located in Mississippi, within Noxubee County. The total population is 238. It ranks as the 338th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shuqualak is 35.0 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 37.4% of the population under 18, Shuqualak has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shuqualak is $14,393. This is 75% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 82% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 67.0%. This is 254% 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 11.6%. This is 101% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $81,900. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 42.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Shuqualak is Black or African American, making up 78.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 12.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (12.2%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (78.6% vs 36.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (6.7% vs 3.7%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.5% vs 1.0%).

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 75.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Shuqualak, 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.