City

Thaxton, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Pontotoc County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,154Population
💰$63,661Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$96,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.4% Female 43.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 9.3%Other: 1.9%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic0.6%
Black9.3%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty20.3% ▲ 103% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma84 (6.7%)
HS Graduate383 (30.4%)
Some College146 (11.6%)
Associates183 (14.5%)
Bachelors145 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree317 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 6.7%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS6.7%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College11.6%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,661 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$96,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units1,119
Vacant Units221

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Thaxton, MS

Thaxton is a city in Mississippi, located in Pontotoc County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,154 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Thaxton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,661 is below the national average. Approximately 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Thaxton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thaxton is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thaxton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38871 2,154 $63,661 $96,500 $847 2.3% 36.7% 84.7%