Tremont, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tremont, Mississippi had a total population of 349, the 307th largest town in Mississippi, with a median household income of $35,662, which is 37% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 34.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 37% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (34.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Tremont Quick Facts
How Tremont 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 | 317 | 349 | +10.1% |
| Median household income | $41,563 | $35,662 | -14.2% |
How Tremont 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+)
Tremont Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Itawamba County
Cities Similar to Tremont
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Allan | 350 | N/A | $310,500 | 11.2% | 76.9% |
| Holcomb | 336 | N/A | N/A | 14.2% | 52.4% |
| Bogue Chitto (Lincoln County) | 335 | N/A | $15,300 | 26.5% | 3.9% |
| Cary | 330 | N/A | N/A | 14.7% | 39.7% |
| Runnelstown | 325 | N/A | $162,900 | 34.2% | 26.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 349, Tremont'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
Tremont is a small community located in Mississippi, within Itawamba County. The total population is 349. It ranks as the 307th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tremont is 32.8 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tremont is $35,662. This is 37% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 56% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.1%. This is 80% 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 3.1%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Tremont has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.7% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.7% vs 55.2%).
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 74.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tremont, 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 Tremont, Mississippi?
Tremont, Mississippi has a population of 349 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tremont, MS?
The median household income in Tremont is $35,662, which is 56% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tremont, MS?
The poverty rate in Tremont is 34.1%. This means approximately 119 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Tremont, Mississippi?
Tremont's population is 97.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tremont, MS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Tremont — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Tremont, Mississippi?
15.1% of adults (25+) in Tremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.