Plantersville is a town located in Lee County Mississippi. Plantersville has a 2024 population of 835. Plantersville is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -3.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 865 in 2020.
The average household income in Plantersville is $54,543 with a poverty rate of 31.87%. The median age in Plantersville is 31.9 years: 31 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plantersville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 734 | 80.66% |
| White | 138 | 15.16% |
| Native American | 37 | 4.07% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 361 | 2.47 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Married | 137 | 2.83 | 81 | 19 |
| Non Family | 120 | 1.15 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Female | 70 | 3.61 | 27.1 | 72.9 |
| Male | 34 | 3.35 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
53.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 13.95% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 4.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 17.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 3.12% |
| High School Graduate | 244 | 36.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 6.97% |
| Some College | 123 | 18.25% |
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 | 502 | 396 | 95 |
| White | 134 | 117 | 41 |
| Native American | 37 | 20 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,875 | $0 | $51,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,375 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,250 | $0 | $27,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,844 | $27,813 | $40,769 |
| Overall | $34,688 | $40,643 | $31,111 |
| Some College | $25,398 | $26,648 | $21,518 |
$34,688
Average Earnings
$40,643
Average Male
$31,111
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.43% of Plantersville residents speak only English, while 4.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 734 | 250 | 34.06% |
| White | 138 | 25 | 18.12% |
| Native | 37 | 15 | 40.54% |
31.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.7%
Male Poverty Rate
30.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plantersville is Native, with 40.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plantersville is White, with 18.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 43.03% |
| Some College | 30.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 19.05% |
| Male Employed | 4.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,583 | $58,061 |
| Households | $40,938 | $54,543 |
| Married Families | $67,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,269 | $28,693 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
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
5
Number of Veterans
5
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 4 | 0.74% |
| White | 1 | 0.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
80%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
11.7%
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
93.85%
Born in Plantersville
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Plantersville residents were born in the United States, with 93.85% 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 | 798 | -8 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 806 | -7 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 813 | -7 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 820 | -8 | -0.97% |
| 2025 | 828 | -7 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 835 | -8 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 843 | -4 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 847 | -8 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 855 | -10 | -1.16% |
| 2020 | 865 | -270 | -23.79% |
| 2019 | 1,135 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 1,137 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 1,141 | -8 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 1,149 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 1,151 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 1,156 | -8 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 1,164 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 1,168 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 1,164 | 11 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 1,153 | 0 | 0% |