City

Minter City, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Leflore County  ·  Mississippi

👥235Population
💰$39,115Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$56,200Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓6.3%College Grads▼ 84% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 22.1%Black: 74%Other: 3.8%Race
White22.1%
Black74.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
19%
5–17
6%
18–24
11%
25–44
45%
45–64
7%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty37.9% ▲ 279% above avg
College Grads6.3% ▼ 84% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (1.6%)
HS Graduate58 (45.3%)
Some College38 (29.7%)
Associates22 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree8 (6.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 29.7%Associates: 17.2%Graduate: 6.3%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad45.3%
Some College29.7%
Associates17.2%
Graduate6.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47.1%Renter: 52.9%Tenure
Owner47.1%
Renter52.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
48%
$100k–$150k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,115 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$56,200 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units103
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
18%
$100k–$150k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
24%
2000+
50%
About Minter City, MS

Minter City is a city in Mississippi, located in Leflore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 235 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Minter City is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,115 is below the national average. Approximately 37.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Minter City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,200, which is well below the national average.

The population of Minter City is less-educated. 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (74.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Minter City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38944 235 $39,115 $56,200 10.1% 6.3% 47.1%