38871

Thaxton, MS

Total Population
2,316
Median Household Income
$73,409
Median Home Value
$126,400
Median Rent
$796

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$73,409
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$126,400
100.2% above state median
Rent
$796
100% above state median
Median Age
35.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Thaxton, MS 38871

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Thaxton, MS

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.4%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 76% family households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$73,409
-2.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-64,390,717
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.80 people

Total Households
828
Family Households
75.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
31.2%
#2 Industry
Education
26.6%
#3 Industry
Arts,
21.2%
Total Employed Residents:612

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,066
Commute Insights
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.6%
1,080 employed
Labor Force
1,098
15 unemployed
Median Age
35.8 years
Per Capita Income
$27,038
Poverty Rate
11.7%

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