City

Scooba, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Kemper County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,123Population
💰$45,982Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂21.4Median Age
🎓44.2%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.5% Female 56.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.7%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 57.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White35.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Black57.4%
Asian0.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
46%
25–44
15%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads44.2% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
HS Graduate91 (23.8%)
Some College46 (12%)
Associates76 (19.9%)
Bachelors69 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree100 (26.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
HS Grad23.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.4%Renter: 36.6%Tenure
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,982 ▼ 40% below avg
Total Housing Units419
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Scooba, MS

Scooba is a city in Mississippi, located in Kemper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,123 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.4 years.

Economically, Scooba is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,982 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The population of Scooba is well-educated. 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (57.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scooba
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39358 1,123 $45,982 7.3% 44.2% 63.4%