Mathiston: Demographics & People
Mathiston's population stands at 775 people, in 361 households. Population shrank 8.0% from 842 (2022) to 775 (2024). Median age 40.0 years. (3.4y older than Mississippi). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 82% White (non-Hispanic) and 12% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.28). 68% of households are family-led. County is losing 64 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.1 people per household (vs Mississippi avg 2.5).
- 32% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Mississippi 39%).
- 81 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Mississippi 68).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 8.0% from 842 (2022) to 775 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~714 (extrapolated at -4.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 638.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 8,246 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -8.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 842 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 775 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 775 people (vs Mississippi 18,646) |
| Population Estimate | 638 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 40.0y is 1.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 40.0 years (vs Mississippi 36.6y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 23.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 775 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 180 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 157.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 272.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 166 |
| Population under 18 | 180 |
| Median age | 40.0 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 775 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.28 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 694 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 112 |
| Asian residents | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 7 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 27.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 83.8% |
| Asian population | 2.1% (vs Mississippi 0.8%) |
| Black population | 12.3% (vs Mississippi 39.3%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 1.2% (vs Mississippi 3.8%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 81.9% (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.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 650 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 102 |
| Share born in this state | 83.9% |
| Share born in another state | 16.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 13.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 28 |
| From Europe | 4 |
| From Africa | 24 |
Households & Family Composition
361 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 68% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 263 families, 25% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 230 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 263 |
| Married couples with children | 66 |
| Single-parent households | 13 |
| Average household size | 2.24 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 19.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 19 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 4 |
| Family households | 247 households (vs Mississippi 4,658) |
| Households that are families | 68.4% (vs Mississippi 60.9%) |
| Total households | 361 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. 8.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 64 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 8.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 6,901 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 6,965 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -64 |
| 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 | 87 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.0% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 5 residents live in group quarters (0.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 5 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 28019 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 28 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 019 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Choctaw |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 32.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 23.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 44.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 28019 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Choctaw County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 294 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 28019 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Choctaw County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 43.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 37.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 38.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 8,210 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 23.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 775, shrinking, established, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 775 people (vs Mississippi 18,646) |
| Town Summary · County | Choctaw County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade