Potts Camp is a town located in Marshall County Mississippi. Potts Camp has a 2024 population of 398. Potts Camp is currently declining at a rate of -1.49% annually and its population has decreased by -5.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 421 in 2020.
The average household income in Potts Camp is $41,320 with a poverty rate of 40.65%. The median age in Potts Camp is 45.6 years: 43 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Potts Camp was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 229 | 73.87% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 17.1% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 9.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 143 | 2.17 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 54 | 0 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Married | 41 | 2.44 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 39 | 3 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Male | 9 | 4.33 | 100 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 10.38% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 10.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 10.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 4.72% |
| High School Graduate | 81 | 38.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 1.42% |
| Some College | 51 | 24.06% |
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 | 165 | 141 | 23 |
| Black | 44 | 43 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 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 22.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,000 | $42,708 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,375 | $43,750 | $24,271 |
| Some College | $44,286 | $44,464 | $34,375 |
$34,375
Average Earnings
$43,750
Average Male
$24,271
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.58% of Potts Camp residents speak only English, while 1.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 227 | 89 | 39.21% |
| Multiple | 28 | 21 | 75% |
| Black | 53 | 16 | 30.19% |
40.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.33%
Male Poverty Rate
46.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potts Camp is Multiple, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potts Camp is Black, with 30.19% 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 54.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68% |
| High School | 44.44% |
| Some College | 28.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 18.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 27.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,250 | $53,249 |
| Households | - | $41,320 |
| Married Families | $85,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,750 | $19,507 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
28.4%
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
17
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 6.32% |
| Black | 6 | 13.64% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
68.39%
Born in Potts Camp
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
99.35% of Potts Camp residents were born in the United States, with 68.39% 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 | 369 | -6 | -1.6% |
| 2028 | 375 | -6 | -1.57% |
| 2027 | 381 | -5 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 386 | -6 | -1.53% |
| 2025 | 392 | -6 | -1.51% |
| 2024 | 398 | -6 | -1.49% |
| 2023 | 404 | -4 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 408 | -6 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 414 | -7 | -1.66% |
| 2020 | 421 | -46 | -9.85% |
| 2019 | 467 | -6 | -1.27% |
| 2018 | 473 | -8 | -1.66% |
| 2017 | 481 | -8 | -1.64% |
| 2016 | 489 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 491 | -6 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 497 | -8 | -1.58% |
| 2013 | 505 | -3 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 508 | -5 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 513 | -8 | -1.54% |
| 2010 | 521 | 0 | 0% |