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Ruleville city, MS

ZIP 38771 — 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 38771

38771 has a population of 2,946 with a median age of 30.4 yrs (46.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
12.4%-80% vs US avg
x
Black
86.5%+597% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.6%-97% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.3%+1% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.8%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
13.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.0%+71% vs US avg
x
High school
44.6%+70% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.5%-29% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.9%-53% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
21.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Never married
61.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.0%-22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.4%
x
Diversity Index
24/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
28.3%+146% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.4%-61% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.3%-8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.9%+257% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.1%+711% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 38771

Poverty Rate
28.3%+146% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.4%-61% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.9%+257% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.3%-8% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.2%+78% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
53.2%+354% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
47.1%+711% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,946
Median age30.4
Poverty rate28.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White12.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Black86.5%
Asian0.0%