Sebastopol: Demographics & People
Sebastopol is home to 212 people, in 84 households. Population grew 2.9% from 206 (2022) to 212 (2024). Median age 43.2 years. (7.3y older than Scott County; 6.6y older than Mississippi). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 81% White (non-Hispanic) and 11% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.31). 75% of households are family-led. County is losing 300 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 45% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Mississippi avg 2.5).
- 25% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Mississippi 39%).
- 77 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Mississippi 68).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.9% from 206 (2022) to 212 (2024) — about 4.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~218 (extrapolated at 1.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 226.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 21,275 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 206 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 212 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 212 people (vs Mississippi 18,646) |
| Population Estimate | 226 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 43.2y is 4.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 43.2 years (vs Mississippi 36.6y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 212 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 52 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 12.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 108.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 40 |
| Population under 18 | 52 |
| Median age | 43.2 years (vs Mississippi 36.6y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 212 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.31 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 175 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 12 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 31.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 81.8% |
| Black population | 11.3% (vs Mississippi 39.3%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.1% (vs Mississippi 3.8%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 80.7% (vs Mississippi 47.3%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
Top (7)
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 189 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 23 |
| Share born in this state | 89.2% |
| Share born in another state | 10.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 10.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 3 |
Households & Family Composition
84 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 75% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 63 families, 14% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 45 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 63 |
| Married couples with children | 9 |
| Average household size | 2.37 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 20.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 2 |
| Family households | 63 households (vs Mississippi 4,658) |
| Households that are families | 75.0% (vs Mississippi 60.9%) |
| Total households | 84 households (vs Mississippi 7,397) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 4.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 300 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 4.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 17,007 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 17,307 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -300 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 38 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 14.2% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 28079 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 28 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 079 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Leake |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 60.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 51.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 70.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 28079 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Leake County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 701 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 28079 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Leake County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 51.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 39.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 22,786 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 212, growing, established, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 212 people (vs Mississippi 18,646) |
| Town Summary · County | Leake County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade