Nettleton Authority

Nettleton is a lower-income small town of 1,853 with home prices 1.4× below the Mississippi median.

Nettleton, Mississippi

Nettleton is one of the smaller incorporated places in Lee County, Mississippi, with a population of 1,853. Median household income is $41,842.

Definition and scope

Nettleton sits within Lee County, Mississippi, one of Mississippi's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1 and is part of the Tupelo, MS metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Nettleton has approximately 1,853 residents. The median age is 42.9 years. Roughly 72% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $119,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 65.7%
• Black or African American: 25.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Nettleton is $41,842. Poverty rate stands at 20.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.0%. Educational attainment: 6.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Nettleton:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Nettleton is Maloney Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Chickasaw County Courthouse - Okolona. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Geography and climate

Nettleton sits at an elevation of 254 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Mississippi State Authority — state-level reference for Mississippi.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.