Sumner is a town located in Tallahatchie County Mississippi. Sumner has a 2024 population of 242. Sumner is currently declining at a rate of -3.2% annually and its population has decreased by -11.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 274 in 2020.
The average household income in Sumner is $65,038 with a poverty rate of 25.32%. The median age in Sumner is 31.3 years: 27.4 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sumner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 52.78% |
| Black or African American | 145 | 36.62% |
| Native American | 34 | 8.59% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 2.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 138 | 2.83 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Married | 50 | 2.9 | 54 | 46 |
| Non Family | 36 | 1.61 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 30 | 4.37 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Male | 22 | 2.59 | 0 | 100 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
48.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 7.05% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 6.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 25.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 10.57% |
| High School Graduate | 53 | 23.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 3.52% |
| Some College | 54 | 23.79% |
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 | 119 | 119 | 66 |
| Black | 105 | 81 | 16 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 55.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $76,316 | $22,292 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,938 | $0 | $60,938 |
| High School Graduate | $47,969 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,563 | $48,594 | $23,214 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$36,563
Average Earnings
$48,594
Average Male
$23,214
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.41% of Sumner residents speak only English, while 9.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 143 | 59 | 41.26% |
| White | 195 | 32 | 16.41% |
| Multiple | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 8 | 42.11% |
25.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.29%
Male Poverty Rate
39.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sumner is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sumner is White, with 16.41% 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 33.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 42.42% |
| High School | 38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,917 | $68,408 |
| Households | $60,417 | $65,038 |
| Married Families | $74,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,625 | $44,717 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
45
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 28 | 24.78% |
| White | 17 | 11.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
78.54%
Born in Sumner
93.18%
Native Born
6.82%
Foreign Born
6.82%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
93.18% of Sumner residents were born in the United States, with 78.54% having been born in Mississippi. 6.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 202 | -8 | -3.81% |
| 2028 | 210 | -8 | -3.67% |
| 2027 | 218 | -8 | -3.54% |
| 2026 | 226 | -8 | -3.42% |
| 2025 | 234 | -8 | -3.31% |
| 2024 | 242 | -8 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 250 | -8 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 258 | -7 | -2.64% |
| 2021 | 265 | -9 | -3.28% |
| 2020 | 274 | 5 | 1.86% |
| 2019 | 269 | -5 | -1.82% |
| 2018 | 274 | -4 | -1.44% |
| 2017 | 278 | -9 | -3.14% |
| 2016 | 287 | -6 | -2.05% |
| 2015 | 293 | -5 | -1.68% |
| 2014 | 298 | -8 | -2.61% |
| 2013 | 306 | -4 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 310 | -5 | -1.59% |
| 2011 | 315 | -2 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 317 | 0 | 0% |