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Gloster town, MS

ZIP 39638 — 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 39638

39638 has a population of 3,478 with a median age of 44.6 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
46.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Black
52.8%+326% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.2%-99% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.5%-2% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.5%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
24.0%+47% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.2%+55% vs US avg
x
High school
39.9%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.9%-74% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.2%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.1%-8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.9%+5% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.8%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
28.3%+146% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Disability
27.0%+101% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.8%+45% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AfricanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 39638

Poverty Rate
28.3%+146% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
11.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.8%+45% vs US avg
x
Disability
27.0%+101% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.5%+93% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.7%+26% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,478
Median age44.6
Poverty rate28.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White46.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Black52.8%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born11.5%