City profile · Mississippi · Census ACS 2023

Mantachie, MS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Mantachie - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,745
Residents
$81,818
Median income
$131,900
Median home
$891
Median rent (state)

Mantachie - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Mantachie lands in the 63rd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

63rd
percentile, household income
21st
percentile, home value
4th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Mantachie, MS

1,745 people live in Mantachie, Mississippi - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $81,818 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.7%. Typical homes in Mantachie are valued around $131,900, and the median resident age is 38.2 years. About 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 67.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 4 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 33% from five years earlier.

Living costs in Mississippi run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Mississippi at 87.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $891 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Mississippi run around $223, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 49.6 out of 100 (Low).

Population

1,745 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Mississippi

Median Household Income

$81,818 /yr

Poverty 8.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.0 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Mississippi average

How does Mantachie compare to other US cities?

Where Mantachie sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 63% higher than other cities
Home value 21% pricier than other cities
Median rent 4% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Mantachie against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Mississippi only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Mississippi-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Mississippi's city distribution

Among the 393 Mississippi cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Mantachie ranks #279 - the 29th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Mantachie only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#29 of 345
92nd percentile in Mississippi
Median Gross Rent
#170 of 395
56th percentile in Mississippi
Median Home Value
#121 of 348
65th percentile in Mississippi
Poverty Rate
#279 of 393
29th percentile in Mississippi
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#218 of 394
44th percentile in Mississippi

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Mississippi only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

63rdIncome percentile

63rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Mantachie's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$131,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 79% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Mantachie $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Mantachie, MS Mantachie, MS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Mantachie, MS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Mantachie, MS median $81,818/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Mantachie, MS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Mantachie, MS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 67.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,745
Median Income
$81,818
Median Home Value
$131,900
Median Age
38.2
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Labor force participation
67.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,130 residents1,135 residents1,140 residents1,145 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,134 residents 1,143 residents ▲ +0.8%
Mantachie's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
4
housing units authorized
Single-Family
4
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 3
2020 3
2021 4
2022 1
2023 2
2024 4

Permit volume increased 33% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
88.8%
Carpool
4.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.9%
Work from Home
5.8%

Based on 899 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Mississippi - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$135
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$38
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Mississippi state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Mississippi state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Mantachie sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.0
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$891/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
49.6 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Mississippi

Itta Bena
1,735 people
Shannon
1,719 people
Shelby
1,709 people
Purvis
1,691 people
Calhoun City
1,804 people
Terry
1,809 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Mantachie's 1,745 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Union Point, GA
1,745 people
Hanscom AFB, MA
1,745 people
Mapleton, MN
1,745 people
New Berlinville, PA
1,745 people
Glenwood, AR
1,746 people
Lake Camelot, IL
1,744 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Mantachie's $81,818 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Youngstown, NY
$81,818 median income
Tolar, TX
$81,818 median income
Yonkers, NY
$81,816 median income
Walnut Grove, GA
$81,823 median income
North Royalton, OH
$81,810 median income
South Creek, WA
$81,826 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Mantachie, MS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Mantachie, MS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.5% 6.1% 9.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.0% White 82.5% Black or African American 6.1% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 9.6% Two or more races 1.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Mantachie compares to nearby Mississippi cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Mantachie (this city) 1,745 $81,818
Itta Bena 1,735 $32,898
Shannon 1,719 $42,208
Shelby 1,709 $27,728
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MS NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Mantachie, MS?

What is the population of Mantachie, MS? +

Mantachie, MS has a population of 1,745 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Mantachie, MS? +

The median household income in Mantachie is $81,818 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Mantachie? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Mantachie; the closest available measure is the Mississippi state average, a cost of living index of 87.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Mississippi vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Mantachie, MS? +

A typical home in Mantachie is worth $131,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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