McComb is a city located in Pike County Mississippi. McComb has a 2024 population of 11,767. McComb is currently declining at a rate of -1.23% annually and its population has decreased by -4.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,355 in 2020.
The average household income in McComb is $43,982 with a poverty rate of 32.01%. The median age in McComb is 36.8 years: 37.3 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McComb was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,063 | 73.71% |
| White | 2,936 | 23.88% |
| Other race | 146 | 1.19% |
| Two or more races | 96 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,024 | 2.35 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 2,451 | 1.04 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Female | 1,273 | 3.72 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Married | 1,150 | 3.37 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Male | 150 | 4.37 | 40 | 60 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
45.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 750 | 9.31% |
| Associates Degree | 845 | 10.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 733 | 9.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 727 | 9.02% |
| High School Graduate | 3,122 | 38.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 304 | 3.77% |
| Some College | 1,579 | 19.59% |
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 | 5,537 | 4,785 | 633 |
| White | 2,371 | 2,143 | 813 |
| Hispanic | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 33 | 26 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Other Race | 20 | 1 | 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 asian people with a rate of 42.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,306 | $43,750 | $43,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $39,227 | $250,001 | $38,898 |
| High School Graduate | $26,359 | $33,693 | $23,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,299 | $27,687 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,351 | $37,013 | $29,063 |
| Some College | $38,582 | $45,703 | $30,875 |
$33,351
Average Earnings
$37,013
Average Male
$29,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.99% of McComb residents speak only English, while 2.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,836 | 3,253 | 36.82% |
| White | 2,642 | 352 | 13.32% |
| Other | 146 | 146 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 146 | 75.26% |
| Native | 21 | 21 | 100% |
| Asian | 33 | 11 | 33.33% |
32.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.74%
Male Poverty Rate
33.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McComb is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McComb is White, with 13.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.35% |
| High School | 25.93% |
| Some College | 23.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.99% |
| Female Employed | 13.08% |
| Male Employed | 6.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,630 | $52,007 |
| Households | $37,288 | $43,982 |
| Married Families | $55,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,121 | $34,857 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.7%
Male Marriage Rate
26.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
742
Number of Veterans
682
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 255 |
| Second Gulf War | 193 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Korea | 52 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 249 |
| 55 to 64 | 221 |
| 75+ | 143 |
| 18 to 34 | 110 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 541 | 8.56% |
| White | 180 | 6.77% |
| Native American | 21 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
80.05%
Born in McComb
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.4%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
99.37% of McComb residents were born in the United States, with 80.05% having been born in Mississippi. 0.4% 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 | 11,032 | -147 | -1.31% |
| 2028 | 11,179 | -147 | -1.3% |
| 2027 | 11,326 | -147 | -1.28% |
| 2026 | 11,473 | -147 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 11,620 | -147 | -1.25% |
| 2024 | 11,767 | -147 | -1.23% |
| 2023 | 11,914 | -141 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 12,055 | -179 | -1.46% |
| 2021 | 12,234 | -121 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 12,355 | -641 | -4.93% |
| 2019 | 12,996 | 119 | 0.92% |
| 2018 | 12,877 | 164 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 12,713 | 147 | 1.17% |
| 2016 | 12,566 | 125 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12,441 | -76 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 12,517 | -31 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 12,548 | -99 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 12,647 | -149 | -1.16% |
| 2011 | 12,796 | 33 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 12,763 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,337 | 1,746 | 15.06% |
| 1990 | 11,591 | -740 | -6% |
| 1980 | 12,331 | 362 | 3.02% |
| 1970 | 11,969 | -51 | -0.42% |
| 1960 | 12,020 | 1,619 | 15.57% |
| 1950 | 10,401 | 503 | 5.08% |
| 1940 | 9,898 | -159 | -1.58% |
| 1930 | 10,057 | 2,282 | 29.35% |
| 1920 | 7,775 | 1,538 | 24.66% |
| 1910 | 6,237 | 1,760 | 39.31% |
| 1900 | 4,477 | -6,555 | -59.42% |