Inverness is a town located in Sunflower County Mississippi. Inverness has a 2024 population of 785. Inverness is currently declining at a rate of -2.48% annually and its population has decreased by -9.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 863 in 2020.
The average household income in Inverness is $69,377 with a poverty rate of 13.53%. The median age in Inverness is 37.7 years: 37.1 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Inverness was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 50.8% |
| Black or African American | 440 | 46.86% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 2.02% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 360 | 2.61 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Married | 174 | 2.8 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Non Family | 96 | 1.05 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Female | 80 | 4.04 | 35 | 65 |
| Male | 10 | 2.7 | 50 | 50 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 9.71% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 12.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 81 | 13.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 5.34% |
| High School Graduate | 121 | 19.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.78% |
| Some College | 233 | 37.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 319 | 88 |
| Black | 263 | 209 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,500 | $55,313 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $31,071 | $32,614 | $28,594 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $17,750 |
| Overall | $45,396 | $52,969 | $37,250 |
| Some College | $45,873 | $63,194 | $43,750 |
$45,396
Average Earnings
$52,969
Average Male
$37,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.94% of Inverness residents speak only English, while 2.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 440 | 108 | 24.55% |
| White | 477 | 19 | 3.98% |
13.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.36%
Male Poverty Rate
12.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Inverness is Black, with 24.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Inverness is White, with 3.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.54% |
| Some College | 9.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 36.84% |
| Female Employed | 11.57% |
| Male Employed | 1.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,000 | $82,233 |
| Households | $54,408 | $69,377 |
| Married Families | $109,444 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,875 | $34,022 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 3.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
94.36%
Born in Inverness
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Inverness residents were born in the United States, with 94.36% 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 | 688 | -20 | -2.82% |
| 2028 | 708 | -19 | -2.61% |
| 2027 | 727 | -19 | -2.55% |
| 2026 | 746 | -20 | -2.61% |
| 2025 | 766 | -19 | -2.42% |
| 2024 | 785 | -20 | -2.48% |
| 2023 | 805 | -16 | -1.95% |
| 2022 | 821 | -20 | -2.38% |
| 2021 | 841 | -22 | -2.55% |
| 2020 | 863 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 868 | -26 | -2.91% |
| 2018 | 894 | -17 | -1.87% |
| 2017 | 911 | -21 | -2.25% |
| 2016 | 932 | -22 | -2.31% |
| 2015 | 954 | -6 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 960 | -18 | -1.84% |
| 2013 | 978 | -24 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 1,002 | -10 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 1,012 | -9 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 1,021 | 0 | 0% |