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Richland city, MS

ZIP 39218 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 39218

39218 has a population of 6,786 with a median age of 36.9 yrs (52.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
70.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Black
18.2%+47% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.3%-77% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.3%+10% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.5%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
17.3%+6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.9%-1% vs US avg
x
High school
23.6%-10% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.5%+37% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
x
Diversity Index
46/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.1%+275% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.1%+101% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.6%+81% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
15.6%+170% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 39218

Poverty Rate
15.4%+34% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.1%+101% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.1%+275% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.6%+81% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
18.7%+134% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.0%-65% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
15.6%+170% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,786
Median age36.9
Poverty rate15.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White70.8%
Hispanic4.3%
Black18.2%
Asian1.8%
Foreign-born52.1%