Population 19,587 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mccomb
Household size in Mccomb
| Period | Mccomb | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
At 2.69 people per household, Mccomb sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Mississippi as a whole, where it has 2.57 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.63, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mccomb
| Period | Mccomb | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Mccomb is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 37.4 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mccomb
| Period | Mccomb | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Mccomb: 20.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.4 points, even as the national share fell. Mccomb has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Mississippi cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mccomb
Renters in Mccomb
| Period | Mccomb | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.2% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.3% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.7% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Mccomb than nationally: 44.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Nearly six in ten owners (57.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the east. The renter share is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mccomb
| Period | Mccomb | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mccomb: 23.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mccomb
| Period | Mccomb | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Mccomb are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Mississippi as a whole, where the median home dates to 1987. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mccomb
| Period | Mccomb | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $571 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $674 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $716 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $935 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$363 | +$315 | +$606 |
Rent in Mccomb runs $935 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $363 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mccomb
Bachelor's degrees in Mccomb
| Period | Mccomb | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Mccomb: 16.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged down 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mccomb
| Period | Mccomb | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.6% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.9% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.6% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Mccomb never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Mississippi. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mccomb
| Period | Mccomb | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Mccomb is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.1 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mccomb compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccomb | 2.69 | 37.9 | 20.4% | 44.7% | 23.3% | 1982 | $935 | 16.0% | 86.6% | 5.8% |
| Fernwood | 2.91 | 41.4 | 20.7% | 26.9% | 20.9% | 1976 | $1,071 | 12.0% | 77.0% | 3.5% |
| Summit | 2.92 | 37.3 | 15.0% | 21.8% | 13.5% | 1991 | $866 | 22.0% | 93.0% | 3.4% |
| Magnolia | 2.32 | 48.0 | 10.5% | 21.2% | 23.2% | 1984 | $791 | 9.8% | 73.1% | 7.4% |
| Holmesville | 2.86 | 34.1 | 22.6% | 29.1% | 26.0% | 1995 | $901 | 9.9% | 80.9% | 5.6% |
| McElveen | 1.81 | 54.4 | 8.2% | 16.4% | 20.9% | 1983 | $622 | 9.1% | 93.7% | 6.6% |
| Barto | 1.86 | 54.8 | 4.4% | 12.5% | 41.6% | 1989 | $598 | 7.2% | 73.0% | 2.2% |
| Mars Hill | 2.91 | 46.6 | 8.5% | 29.6% | 10.5% | 2010 | $681 | 13.5% | 95.6% | 1.4% |
| Norfield | 2.42 | 58.4 | 2.5% | 17.3% | 8.2% | 1984 | $564 | 22.8% | 90.5% | 0.0% |
| Thompson | 2.36 | 52.8 | 9.5% | 18.3% | 21.4% | 1996 | $631 | 11.9% | 94.5% | 2.5% |
| Ruth | 2.44 | 40.9 | 14.7% | 10.0% | 13.4% | 1992 | $618 | 11.4% | 88.9% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mccomb. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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