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Seminary town, MS

ZIP 39479 — 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 39479

39479 has a population of 5,694 with a median age of 35.7 yrs (52.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.5%+36% vs US avg
x
Black
9.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.3%-77% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.9%+27% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.0%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
17.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.6%+40% vs US avg
x
High school
30.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.8%+38% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.3%-58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.2%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.4%
x
Diversity Index
29/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
18.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.3%+90% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
75.1%+1194% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanScottish

Health & Community Indicators in 39479

Poverty Rate
18.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
15.3%+90% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.2%+53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.7%+34% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
75.1%+1194% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,694
Median age35.7
Poverty rate18.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.5%
Hispanic4.3%
Black9.7%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%