Gloster is a town located in Amite County Mississippi. Gloster has a 2024 population of 846. Gloster is currently declining at a rate of -1.51% annually and its population has decreased by -5.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 897 in 2020.
The average household income in Gloster is $37,269 with a poverty rate of 38.59%. The median age in Gloster is 42.5 years: 42.7 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gloster was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 999 | 75.74% |
| White | 305 | 23.12% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.3% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 513 | 2.57 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.2 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Married | 180 | 3.12 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Female | 108 | 4.35 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Male | 11 | 2.82 | 100 | 0 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
42.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 140 | 16.17% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 9.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.23% |
| High School Graduate | 441 | 50.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 3.7% |
| Some College | 165 | 19.05% |
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 | 626 | 476 | 68 |
| White | 225 | 207 | 20 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 10.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,134 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $55,688 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,188 | $18,188 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,942 | $46,756 | $25,808 |
| Some College | $47,440 | $47,440 | $0 |
$26,942
Average Earnings
$46,756
Average Male
$25,808
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.09% of Gloster residents speak only English, while 0.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 999 | 418 | 41.84% |
| White | 305 | 84 | 27.54% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 100% |
38.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.53%
Male Poverty Rate
38.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gloster is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gloster is White, with 27.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 72.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75.58% |
| High School | 29.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.91% |
| Some College | 11.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.68% |
| Male Employed | 11.68% |
| Female Employed | 6.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,813 | $42,467 |
| Households | $22,131 | $37,269 |
| Married Families | $68,039 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,330 | $29,353 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 1.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42%
Labor Force Participation
37.4%
Employment Rate
10.9%
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
80.21%
Born in Gloster
99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
99.17% of Gloster residents were born in the United States, with 80.21% having been born in Mississippi. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 783 | -12 | -1.51% |
| 2028 | 795 | -13 | -1.61% |
| 2027 | 808 | -13 | -1.58% |
| 2026 | 821 | -12 | -1.44% |
| 2025 | 833 | -13 | -1.54% |
| 2024 | 846 | -13 | -1.51% |
| 2023 | 859 | -13 | -1.49% |
| 2022 | 872 | -12 | -1.36% |
| 2021 | 884 | -13 | -1.45% |
| 2020 | 897 | 35 | 4.06% |
| 2019 | 862 | -6 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 868 | -12 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 880 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 884 | -12 | -1.34% |
| 2015 | 896 | -6 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 902 | -22 | -2.38% |
| 2013 | 924 | -8 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 932 | -19 | -2% |
| 2011 | 951 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 953 | 0 | 0% |