Purvis is a city located in Lamar County Mississippi. Purvis has a 2024 population of 1,958. It is also the county seat of Lamar County. Purvis is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 3.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,898 in 2020.
The average household income in Purvis is $70,054 with a poverty rate of 20.79%. The median age in Purvis is 35.2 years: 27.2 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Purvis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,378 | 76.17% |
| Black or African American | 375 | 20.73% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 1.71% |
| Other race | 25 | 1.38% |
| 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 | 667 | 2.57 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Non Family | 270 | 1.12 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 214 | 3.75 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Female | 144 | 3.27 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Male | 39 | 3.56 | 100 | 0 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 9.57% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 4.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 11.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 393 | 34.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81 | 7.17% |
| Some College | 257 | 22.76% |
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 | 845 | 759 | 207 |
| Black | 240 | 137 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 6 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 27.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,625 | $70,909 | $23,606 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,875 | $0 | $46,813 |
| High School Graduate | $48,380 | $71,371 | $36,319 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,021 | $59,464 | $35,652 |
| Some College | $0 | $46,316 | $13,750 |
$43,021
Average Earnings
$59,464
Average Male
$35,652
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.63% of Purvis residents speak only English, while 1.37% 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 | 319 | 267 | 83.7% |
| White | 1,257 | 76 | 6.05% |
20.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.34%
Male Poverty Rate
22.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Purvis is Black, with 83.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Purvis is White, with 6.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67.28% |
| Some College | 19.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.92% |
| High School | 4.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 15.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.11% |
| Male Employed | 7.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,750 | $92,872 |
| Households | $38,287 | $70,054 |
| Married Families | $95,526 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,875 | $26,658 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
30.4%
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
57
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 5.82% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 29.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
80.93%
Born in Purvis
99.39%
Native Born
0.61%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.39% of Purvis residents were born in the United States, with 80.93% having been born in Mississippi. 0.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,033 | 15 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 2,018 | 15 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 2,003 | 15 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 1,988 | 15 | 0.76% |
| 2025 | 1,973 | 15 | 0.77% |
| 2024 | 1,958 | 15 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 1,943 | 7 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 1,936 | 8 | 0.41% |
| 2021 | 1,928 | 30 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 1,898 | -487 | -20.42% |
| 2019 | 2,385 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 2,372 | 33 | 1.41% |
| 2017 | 2,339 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 2,343 | 10 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 2,333 | 19 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 2,314 | 24 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 2,290 | 34 | 1.51% |
| 2012 | 2,256 | 27 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 2,229 | 42 | 1.92% |
| 2010 | 2,187 | 0 | 0% |