Wesson is a town located in Copiah County Mississippi. Wesson has a 2024 population of 1,785. Wesson is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,829 in 2020.
The average household income in Wesson is $64,019 with a poverty rate of 26.02%. The median age in Wesson is 20.6 years: 20.9 years for males, and 20.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wesson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,720 | 75.24% |
| Black or African American | 468 | 20.47% |
| Other race | 58 | 2.54% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 1.75% |
| 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 | 571 | 2.99 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Married | 256 | 2.93 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 150 | 1.56 | 76 | 24 |
| Female | 147 | 4.09 | 21.1 | 78.9 |
| Male | 18 | 6.83 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 4.96% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 14.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 97 | 9.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 10.22% |
| High School Graduate | 374 | 37.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 3.24% |
| Some College | 188 | 19.03% |
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 | 868 | 802 | 176 |
| Black | 96 | 81 | 20 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 2 |
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 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,125 | $41,750 | $58,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,893 | $100,625 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,694 | $46,250 | $27,847 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,750 | $23,906 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,721 | $47,905 | $23,606 |
| Some College | $33,750 | $48,125 | $14,500 |
$35,721
Average Earnings
$47,905
Average Male
$23,606
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.56% of Wesson residents speak only English, while 1.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,519 | 437 | 28.77% |
| Black | 125 | 11 | 8.8% |
26.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.53%
Male Poverty Rate
30.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wesson is White, with 28.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wesson is Black, with 8.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.14% |
| Some College | 12.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 2.42% |
| Female Employed | 1.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,567 | $65,698 |
| Households | $49,375 | $64,019 |
| Married Families | $64,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,500 | $58,757 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.6%
Male Marriage Rate
26.6%
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
77
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 4.62% |
| Other Race | 13 | 50% |
| Black | 5 | 1.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.6%
Labor Force Participation
39.4%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
82.24%
Born in Wesson
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
98.91% of Wesson residents were born in the United States, with 82.24% having been born in Mississippi. 0.44% 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 | 1,730 | -11 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 1,741 | -11 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 1,752 | -11 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 1,763 | -11 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 1,774 | -11 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 1,785 | -11 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 1,796 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 1,800 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 1,803 | -26 | -1.42% |
| 2020 | 1,829 | 97 | 5.6% |
| 2019 | 1,732 | -82 | -4.52% |
| 2018 | 1,814 | -67 | -3.56% |
| 2017 | 1,881 | -10 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 1,891 | -7 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 1,898 | -8 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 1,906 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 1,910 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 1,908 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 1,911 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 1,916 | 0 | 0% |