Mathiston Authority

Mathiston is a middle-income village of 775.

Mathiston, Mississippi

Mathiston is one of the smaller incorporated places in Choctaw County, Mississippi, with a population of 775. Households here earn a median of $59,236.

Definition and scope

Mathiston sits within Choctaw 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.

Who lives here

Mathiston has approximately 775 residents. The median age is 40.0 years. Roughly 70% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $155,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 81.9%
• Black or African American: 12.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
• Asian: 2.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Mathiston is $59,236. Poverty rate stands at 17.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.5%. Educational attainment: 23.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Mathiston:

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

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Mathiston is City of Eupora Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Webster County Temporary Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Greenwood, Mississippi.

Geography and climate

Mathiston sits at an elevation of 414 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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.