Como is a town located in Panola County Mississippi. Como has a 2024 population of 1,062. Como is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,114 in 2020.
The average household income in Como is $44,472 with a poverty rate of 18.73%. The median age in Como is 31.4 years: 44.3 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Como was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,099 | 70% |
| White | 360 | 22.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 109 | 6.94% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 603 | 2.6 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Non Family | 298 | 1.45 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Married | 127 | 3.38 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 118 | 3.77 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Male | 60 | 4.4 | 18.3 | 81.7 |
3.67
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
38.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 193 | 18.74% |
| Associates Degree | 95 | 9.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 3.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 4.27% |
| High School Graduate | 319 | 30.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 6.02% |
| Some College | 276 | 26.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 622 | 383 | 8 |
| White | 297 | 281 | 75 |
| Islander | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,167 | $0 | $18,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,750 | $14,005 | $0 |
| Overall | $17,440 | $37,500 | $17,159 |
| Some College | $0 | $42,273 | $17,018 |
$17,440
Average Earnings
$37,500
Average Male
$17,159
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.66% of Como residents speak only English, while 0.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,099 | 272 | 24.75% |
| White | 360 | 22 | 6.11% |
18.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.14%
Male Poverty Rate
22.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Como is Black, with 24.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Como is White, with 6.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.35% |
| High School | 17.55% |
| Some College | 14.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 25% |
| Female Unemployed | 1.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,854 | $59,417 |
| Households | $23,533 | $44,472 |
| Married Families | $91,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,339 | $28,310 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.9%
Male Marriage Rate
21.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
196
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
117
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 123 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 120 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Islander | 109 | 100% |
| Black | 73 | 10.7% |
| White | 14 | 4.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.6%
Labor Force Participation
31.7%
Employment Rate
32%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.01%
Born in Como
93.06%
Native Born
6.94%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
6.94%
Naturalized
93.06% of Como residents were born in the United States, with 67.01% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 997 | -13 | -1.29% |
| 2028 | 1,010 | -13 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 1,023 | -13 | -1.25% |
| 2026 | 1,036 | -13 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 1,049 | -13 | -1.22% |
| 2024 | 1,062 | -13 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 1,075 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 1,078 | -19 | -1.73% |
| 2021 | 1,097 | -17 | -1.53% |
| 2020 | 1,114 | -72 | -6.07% |
| 2019 | 1,186 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 1,193 | -11 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 1,204 | -12 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 1,216 | -8 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 1,224 | -15 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 1,239 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1,244 | -7 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 1,251 | -7 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 1,258 | -14 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 1,272 | 0 | 0% |