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Bassfield town, MS

ZIP 39421 — 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 39421

39421 has a population of 2,698 with a median age of 50.2 yrs (44.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
33.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Black
65.8%+431% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.7%-11% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.8%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
27.5%+69% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.4%-52% vs US avg
x
High school
42.1%+61% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.6%-39% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.8%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.3%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
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
27.6%+140% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.3%+74% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 39421

Poverty Rate
27.6%+140% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.3%+74% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.0%+13% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.8%+60% vs US avg
x
Private School
2.3%-77% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,698
Median age50.2
Poverty rate27.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White33.4%
Hispanic0.0%
Black65.8%
Asian0.0%