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Iuka city, MS

ZIP 38852 — 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 38852

38852 has a population of 8,719 with a median age of 49.0 yrs (51.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.9%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.1%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.4%-17% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.8%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
24.9%+52% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.9%+44% vs US avg
x
High school
32.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.1%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.2%-49% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.8%+53% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.1%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
20.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
8.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.4%+68% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.9%+347% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 38852

Poverty Rate
20.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.4%+68% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.0%+37% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
25.9%+347% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,719
Median age49.0
Poverty rate20.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%