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Sturgis town, MS

ZIP 39769 — 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 39769

39769 has a population of 1,371 with a median age of 34.1 yrs (53.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
86.1%+40% vs US avg
x
Black
11.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.1%-89% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.3%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.5%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
22.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.6%-32% vs US avg
x
High school
36.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.1%+23% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.3%-34% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.8%
x
Diversity Index
25/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
19.2%+67% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.0%+64% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.7%+57% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishScottish

Health & Community Indicators in 39769

Poverty Rate
19.2%+67% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.7%+57% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.0%+64% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.1%+51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.7%-94% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,371
Median age34.1
Poverty rate19.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White86.1%
Hispanic2.1%
Black11.5%
Asian0.3%