City

Como, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Panola County  ·  Mississippi

👥5,531Population
💰$29,727Median HH Income▼ 61% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$127,700Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓16.8%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊14.6%Unemployment▲ 199% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.1%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 42.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White54.1%
Hispanic0.5%
Black42.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty21.5% ▲ 115% above avg
College Grads16.8% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment14.6% ▲ 199% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,577 (51.3%)
Some College512 (16.7%)
Associates432 (14.1%)
Bachelors310 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree206 (6.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 51.3%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 6.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad51.3%
Some College16.7%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate6.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.5%Renter: 43.5%Tenure
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,727 ▼ 61% below avg
Median Home Value$127,700 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units2,579
Vacant Units669

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
53%
About Como, MS

Como is a city in Mississippi, located in Panola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,531 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Como is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,727 is well below the national average. Approximately 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Como is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,700, which is well below the national average.

The population of Como is less-educated. 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (54.06%).

Como, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Como
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38619 5,531 $29,727 $127,700 — 14.6% 16.8% 56.5%

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