Mayersville is a town located in Issaquena County Mississippi. Mayersville has a 2024 population of 399. It is also the county seat of Issaquena County. Mayersville is currently declining at a rate of -1.97% annually and its population has decreased by -7.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 431 in 2020.
The average household income in Mayersville is $17,297 with a poverty rate of 50.83%. The median age in Mayersville is 43.5 years: 49.3 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mayersville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 233 | 96.28% |
| White | 8 | 3.31% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 125 | 1.9 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
| Non Family | 98 | 0 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Female | 19 | 5.21 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Married | 8 | 5 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.93
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
26.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 21.16% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 77 | 40.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 13.23% |
| Some College | 47 | 24.87% |
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 | 180 | 119 | 0 |
| White | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 66.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 0%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Mayersville 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 | 233 | 121 | 51.93% |
| Multiple | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| White | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
50.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
75.65%
Male Poverty Rate
28.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mayersville is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mayersville is White, with 12.5% 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 22.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 61.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.62% |
| Some College | 63.83% |
| High School | 46.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $39,930 |
| Households | $11,660 | $17,297 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,250 | $10,304 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.8%
Male Marriage Rate
8.4%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1
Number of Veterans
1
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
22.2%
Labor Force Participation
10.1%
Employment Rate
54.3%
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
93.8%
Born in Mayersville
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mayersville residents were born in the United States, with 93.8% 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 | 359 | -8 | -2.18% |
| 2028 | 367 | -8 | -2.13% |
| 2027 | 375 | -8 | -2.09% |
| 2026 | 383 | -8 | -2.05% |
| 2025 | 391 | -8 | -2.01% |
| 2024 | 399 | -8 | -1.97% |
| 2023 | 407 | -2 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 409 | -11 | -2.62% |
| 2021 | 420 | -11 | -2.55% |
| 2020 | 431 | -156 | -26.58% |
| 2019 | 587 | 37 | 6.73% |
| 2018 | 550 | -11 | -1.96% |
| 2017 | 561 | 7 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 554 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 553 | -30 | -5.15% |
| 2014 | 583 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 587 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 585 | 41 | 7.54% |
| 2011 | 544 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 544 | 0 | 0% |