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Polkville town, MS

ZIP 39117 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 39117

39117 has a population of 9,638 with a median age of 38.2 yrs (51.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
58.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Black
20.1%+62% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
19.4%+4% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.3%+33% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.0%-16% vs US avg
x
65+
18.7%+15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.9%+62% vs US avg
x
High school
30.6%+17% vs US avg
x
Some college
40.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.2%-67% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.8%-9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
58/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.5%+70% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
17.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.5%+79% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.9%+450% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 39117

Poverty Rate
19.5%+70% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
17.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.5%+79% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.0%+75% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.9%+450% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population9,638
Median age38.2
Poverty rate19.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White58.0%
Hispanic19.4%
Black20.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born17.8%