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Rena Lara CDP, MS

ZIP 38720 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38720

38720 has a population of 549 with a median age of 33.7 yrs (55.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
57.9%-6% vs US avg
x
Black
29.5%+138% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.3%-93% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
11.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.3%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.9%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
14.8%-10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.8%+6% vs US avg
x
High school
44.6%+70% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.4%-5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.1%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.7%-11% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.4%+5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
4.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
17.4%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
24.8%+115% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.3%+106% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.7%-13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishEuropeanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 38720

Poverty Rate
24.8%+115% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.3%+106% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
11.7%-13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.3%+91% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population549
Median age33.7
Poverty rate24.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White57.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black29.5%
Asian0.0%