McComb micropolitan area
micropolitan area in Mississippi, United States
The McComb Micropolitan Statistical Area is a micropolitan area in southwestern Mississippi that includes Pike, Walthall, and Amite counties which had a combined population of 66,024 as of the 2020 census.
Counties
Pike
Walthall
Amite
Communities
Incorporated places
Magnolia
McComb (Principal City)
Osyka
Summit
Tylertown
Liberty
Unincorporated places
Chatawa
Fernwood
Pricedale
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 52,539 people, 20,063 households, and 14,381 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup was 52.59% White, 46.26% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $25,298, and the median income for a family was $30,336. Males had a median income of $27,878 versus $16,789 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $14,044.
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