Skene, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Skene, Mississippi had a total population of 129, the 384th 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
Skene Quick Facts
How Skene 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 | 146 | 129 | -11.6% |
How Skene 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+)
Skene Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Bolivar County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 10,623 | $44,074 | 29.3% | $159,300 |
| Rosedale | 1,703 | $18,696 | 57.5% | $103,600 |
| Shelby | 1,700 | $25,948 | 55.6% | $90,400 |
| Shaw | 1,508 | $30,469 | 37.5% | $102,100 |
| Mound Bayou | 1,449 | $23,732 | 46.4% | $65,700 |
| Renova | 978 | $25,625 | 57.1% | $105,700 |
| Benoit | 509 | N/A | 38.3% | $83,100 |
| Merigold | 484 | $51,250 | 4.8% | $138,300 |
| Duncan | 477 | $49,041 | 20.3% | N/A |
| Boyle | 414 | $42,143 | 16.4% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Skene
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City | 130 | N/A | $89,400 | 0.0% | 31.5% |
| Panther Burn | 128 | $67,344 | N/A | 40.0% | 3.9% |
| Sturgis | 128 | $54,375 | $126,400 | 8.8% | 22.7% |
| Walthall | 128 | $59,583 | $116,700 | 32.2% | 17.2% |
| Paden | 131 | $51,042 | $75,000 | 18.8% | 16.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 129, Skene'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
Skene is a small community located in Mississippi, within Bolivar County. The total population is 129. It ranks as the 384th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Skene is 71.3 years. This is 85% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 24.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Skene. 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 Skene, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Skene was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Skene is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.2% of the population.
Education
24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower 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 Skene, 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 Skene, Mississippi?
Skene, Mississippi has a population of 129 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Skene, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Skene — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Skene, MS?
The ACS sample for Skene 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 Skene, Mississippi?
Skene's population is 61.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Skene, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Skene — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Skene, Mississippi?
24.8% of adults (25+) in Skene hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.