City

Crenshaw, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Panola County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,610Population
💰$34,403Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$89,500Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊14.5%Unemployment▲ 196% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.7%Black: 62.1%Other: 0.4%Race
White36.7%
Black62.1%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
25%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
18%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty44.0% ▲ 340% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment14.5% ▲ 196% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.4%)
HS Graduate320 (39.9%)
Some College103 (12.8%)
Associates69 (8.6%)
Bachelors94 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree206 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College12.8%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.2%Renter: 42.8%Tenure
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,403 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$89,500 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units886
Vacant Units285

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
52%
About Crenshaw, MS

Crenshaw is a city in Mississippi, located in Panola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,610 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.9 years.

Economically, Crenshaw is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,403 is well below the national average. Approximately 44.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Crenshaw is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month.

The population of Crenshaw is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (62.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Crenshaw
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38621 1,610 $34,403 $89,500 $850 14.5% 37.4% 57.2%