Toomsuba, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 512, Toomsuba'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

Toomsuba is a small community located in Mississippi, within Lauderdale County. The total population is 512. It ranks as the 262nd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Toomsuba is 34.3 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Toomsuba is $73,387. This is 30% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.4%. This is 66% 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 19.7%. This is 241% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $224,600. Housing costs are 32% higher than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 47.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Toomsuba is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 36.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.8% vs 3.7%).

Education

28.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher 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 67.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Toomsuba, 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.