Water Valley is a city located in Yalobusha County Mississippi. Water Valley has a 2024 population of 3,384. Water Valley is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,371 in 2020.
The average household income in Water Valley is $59,504 with a poverty rate of 27.32%. The median age in Water Valley is 35.8 years: 31.9 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Water Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,705 | 50.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,640 | 48.48% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.71% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,263 | 2.54 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Married | 468 | 2.63 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Non Family | 390 | 1.34 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Female | 332 | 3.71 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 73 | 2.93 | 11 | 89 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
58.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 217 | 9.34% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 8.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 252 | 10.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 3.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,012 | 43.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 4.35% |
| Some College | 475 | 20.45% |
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 | 1,259 | 1,140 | 227 |
| Black | 1,008 | 809 | 95 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 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 white people with a rate of 18.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,846 | $61,049 | $40,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,076 | $29,130 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,767 | $0 | $18,579 |
| Overall | $29,910 | $49,389 | $25,179 |
| Some College | $28,309 | $49,389 | $25,857 |
$29,910
Average Earnings
$49,389
Average Male
$25,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.55% of Water Valley residents speak only English, while 2.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,607 | 616 | 38.33% |
| White | 1,526 | 258 | 16.91% |
| Multiple | 14 | 1 | 7.14% |
27.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.4%
Male Poverty Rate
28.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Water Valley is Black, with 38.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Water Valley is Multiple, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.65% |
| High School | 19.05% |
| Some College | 13.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 48.72% |
| Female Employed | 26.53% |
| Male Employed | 10.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,388 | $61,522 |
| Households | $45,718 | $59,504 |
| Married Families | $78,243 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,981 | $46,682 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
112
Number of Veterans
101
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 3.8% |
| Black | 56 | 4.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
82.89%
Born in Water Valley
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Water Valley residents were born in the United States, with 82.89% 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 | 3,401 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2028 | 3,397 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 3,394 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 3,391 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2025 | 3,387 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 3,384 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 3,381 | 9 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 3,372 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2021 | 3,373 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 3,371 | 123 | 3.79% |
| 2019 | 3,248 | -68 | -2.05% |
| 2018 | 3,316 | -21 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 3,337 | -6 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 3,343 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 3,341 | 41 | 1.24% |
| 2014 | 3,300 | -15 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 3,315 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 3,319 | -30 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 3,349 | -28 | -0.83% |
| 2010 | 3,377 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,677 | 67 | 1.86% |
| 1990 | 3,610 | -537 | -12.95% |
| 1980 | 4,147 | 862 | 26.24% |
| 1970 | 3,285 | 79 | 2.46% |
| 1960 | 3,206 | -7 | -0.22% |
| 1950 | 3,213 | -127 | -3.8% |
| 1940 | 3,340 | -398 | -10.65% |
| 1930 | 3,738 | -577 | -13.37% |
| 1920 | 4,315 | 40 | 0.94% |
| 1910 | 4,275 | 462 | 12.12% |
| 1900 | 3,813 | 981 | 34.64% |
| 1890 | 2,832 | -569 | -16.73% |