Mesa / Rushing, MS

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Mesa / Rushing

Topisaw / Holmesville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Mesa / Rushing

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.2%

Households with Children

33.5%

School Enrollment K-12

440

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.9%
School Age (5-17): 21.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.7%
Working Age (35-54): 22.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.7%
Seniors (65+): 13.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 23.8%
High School / GED: 25.2%
Some College or Associate's: 35.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.3%
Single Parents: 11.3%
Couples & Adults: 22.2%
Living Alone: 44.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 37.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 18.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 81.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 80.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 71.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.3%
Spanish: 4.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 11.9%
Middle School (5-8): 2.4%
High School (9-12): 8.7%
College / Graduate: 2.1%
Not Enrolled: 73.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources