City profile · Mississippi · Census ACS 2023

Verona, MS

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

2,782
Residents
$44,018
Median income
$113,900
Median home
$994
Median rent (state)

Verona - the verdict

Nationally, Verona sits in the 12th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

12th
percentile, household income
15th
percentile, home value
19th
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: Verona, MS

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 2,782 residents in Verona, a small town within Mississippi. Verona households earn a median of $44,018 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 21.6%. Verona's housing stock carries a median value of $113,900, and the median resident age is 30.5 years. 8.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 63.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits).

Living costs in Mississippi run below the national norm: the state registers 87.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $994 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Mississippi run around $223, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Verona report an average commute of 16.0 minutes, with 87.1% driving alone and 0.0% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 81.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

2,782 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Mississippi

Median Household Income

$44,018 /yr

Poverty 21.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.0 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Mississippi average

How does Verona compare to other US cities?

Here's how Verona stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 12% higher than other cities
Home value 15% pricier than other cities
Median rent 19% 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 Verona against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Mississippi only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Mississippi-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Verona toward the bottom of Mississippi's cities

Among the 394 Mississippi cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Verona ranks #321 - the 19th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Verona only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#186 of 345
46th percentile in Mississippi
Median Gross Rent
#100 of 395
73rd percentile in Mississippi
Median Home Value
#158 of 348
55th percentile in Mississippi
Poverty Rate
#151 of 393
61st percentile in Mississippi
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#321 of 394
19th 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.

12thIncome percentile

12th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Verona's home value compares nationally

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

$113,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $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. Verona $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 - Verona, MS Verona, MS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Verona, 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 Verona, MS median $44,018/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%
Verona, 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 Verona, MS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 8.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 21.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.3%

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

Population
2,782
Median Income
$44,018
Median Home Value
$113,900
Median Age
30.5
Poverty Rate
21.6%
Labor force participation
63.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%

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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2,700 residents2,720 residents2,740 residents2,760 residents2,780 residents2,800 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,779 residents 2,713 residents ▼ -2.4%
Verona's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
16.0 minutes
Drive Alone
87.1%
Carpool
12.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Based on 1,363 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 Verona sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.0
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$994/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
81.3 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Mississippi

Gluckstadt
2,791 people
Poplarville
2,814 people
Ruleville
2,859 people
Summit
2,684 people
Okolona
2,623 people
Lucedale
2,944 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Verona's 2,782 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Coronita, CA
2,782 people
Bonifay, FL
2,782 people
Spring Lake, NJ
2,782 people
Dulce, NM
2,782 people
Jonesville, NC
2,782 people
Coalfield, TN
2,782 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Verona's $44,018 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Johnson Park, CA
$44,015 median income
Griffin, GA
$44,021 median income
Bishopville, SC
$44,015 median income
Blountstown, FL
$44,013 median income
Matthews, MO
$44,013 median income
Nunez, GA
$44,028 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Verona, 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 Verona, MS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 10.4% 84.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.8% White 10.4% Black or African American 84.3% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.5% 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 Verona 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
Verona (this city) 2,782 $44,018
Gluckstadt 2,791 $118,577
Poplarville 2,814 $65,147
Ruleville 2,859 $35,536
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MS NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Verona, MS?

What is the population of Verona, MS? +

2,782 people live in Verona, MS according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

The median household income in Verona is $44,018 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Verona? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Verona; 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 Verona, MS? +

A typical home in Verona is worth $113,900, 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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