Gunnison is a town located in Bolivar County Mississippi. Gunnison has a 2024 population of 271. Gunnison is currently declining at a rate of -2.17% annually and its population has decreased by -7.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 293 in 2020.
The average household income in Gunnison is $61,075 with a poverty rate of 53.19%. The median age in Gunnison is 37.8 years: 29.6 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gunnison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 300 | 79.79% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 13.03% |
| White | 27 | 7.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 163 | 2.31 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 79 | 3.15 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Non Family | 62 | 0 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 22 | 2.95 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 14.52% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 15.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25 | 10.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 95 | 38.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 3.23% |
| Some College | 45 | 18.15% |
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 | 200 | 171 | 25 |
| White | 27 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 12.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $20,909 | $0 | $20,909 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $17,875 | $0 | $16,161 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,021 | $0 | $16,875 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$23,021
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$16,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Gunnison residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 300 | 182 | 60.67% |
| Multiple | 49 | 18 | 36.73% |
53.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.76%
Male Poverty Rate
64.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gunnison is Black, with 60.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gunnison is Multiple, with 36.73% 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 26.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 66.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.36% |
| Some College | 30.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 13.04% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $21,161 | $44,434 |
| Households | $21,382 | $61,075 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $84,242 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
14.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.4%
Male Marriage Rate
11.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 11 | 5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.2%
Labor Force Participation
30.4%
Employment Rate
22.5%
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
93.88%
Born in Gunnison
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gunnison residents were born in the United States, with 93.88% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 245 | -5 | -2% |
| 2028 | 250 | -5 | -1.96% |
| 2027 | 255 | -6 | -2.3% |
| 2026 | 261 | -5 | -1.88% |
| 2025 | 266 | -5 | -1.85% |
| 2024 | 271 | -6 | -2.17% |
| 2023 | 277 | -6 | -2.12% |
| 2022 | 283 | -6 | -2.08% |
| 2021 | 289 | -4 | -1.37% |
| 2020 | 293 | -114 | -28.01% |
| 2019 | 407 | -3 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 410 | -8 | -1.91% |
| 2017 | 418 | -9 | -2.11% |
| 2016 | 427 | -8 | -1.84% |
| 2015 | 435 | -8 | -1.81% |
| 2014 | 443 | -6 | -1.34% |
| 2013 | 449 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 449 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 451 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 451 | 0 | 0% |