Scooba, MS

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Scooba Overview

717
TOTAL POPULATION
399
MALE POPULATION
318
FEMALE POPULATION
125.47
MALES / 100 FEMALES
79.70
FEMALES / 100 MALES
20.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$10,374
PER CAPITA INCOME
$19,375
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$12,045
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.63
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
192
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
30.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
25.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Scooba Area Codes

Race in Scooba

The most populous races in Scooba are Black / African American (475 | 66.2%), White / Caucasian (232 | 32.4%), and Two or more Races (7 | 1.0%).
Race in Scooba
Race# Population% Population
Asian30.4%
Black / African American47566.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino50.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian23232.4%
Two or more Races71.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total717100.0%

Ancestry in Scooba

The most populous ancestries reported in Scooba are American (74 | 10.3%), English (36 | 5.0%), Italian (18 | 2.5%), Haitian (15 | 2.1%), and Scottish (9 | 1.3%), together accounting for 21.2% of all Scooba residents.
Ancestry in Scooba
Ancestry# Population% Population
American7410.3%
English365.0%
German50.7%
Haitian152.1%
Italian182.5%
Mexican50.7%
Scottish91.3%
Thai30.4%
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Immigrants in Scooba

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Scooba came from Asia (3 | 0.4%), Nepal (3 | 0.4%), and South Central Asia (3 | 0.4%), together accounting for 1.3% of all Scooba residents.
Immigrants in Scooba
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia30.4%
Nepal30.4%
South Central Asia30.4%
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Sex and Age in Scooba

Sex and Age in Scooba

The most populous age groups in Scooba are 20 to 24 Years (158 | 39.6%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (133 | 41.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Scooba
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (2.5%)20 (6.3%)
5 to 9 Years14 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years23 (5.8%)5 (1.6%)
15 to 19 Years129 (32.3%)133 (41.8%)
20 to 24 Years158 (39.6%)54 (17.0%)
25 to 29 Years6 (1.5%)15 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years1 (0.3%)7 (2.2%)
35 to 39 Years3 (0.7%)5 (1.6%)
40 to 44 Years7 (1.8%)13 (4.1%)
45 to 49 Years1 (0.3%)9 (2.8%)
50 to 54 Years15 (3.8%)16 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years4 (1.0%)15 (4.7%)
65 to 69 Years3 (0.7%)6 (1.9%)
70 to 74 Years25 (6.3%)7 (2.2%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.6%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (1.3%)
Total399 (100.0%)318 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Scooba

Median Family Size in Scooba

The median family size in Scooba is 3.00 persons per family, with single male/father families (1 | 1.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (20 | 27.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.50 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Scooba
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple20 (27.4%)2.50
Single Male/Father1 (1.4%)5.00
Single Female/Mother52 (71.2%)3.15
Total Families73 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Scooba

The median household size in Scooba is 2.45 persons per household, with single male/father households (1 | 0.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5 persons per household. non-family households (41 | 36.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Scooba
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple20 (17.5%)2.50
Single Male/Father1 (0.9%)5.00
Single Female/Mother52 (45.6%)3.27
Non-family41 (36.0%)1.32
Total Households114 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Scooba

Out of a total of 114 households in Scooba, 73 (64.0%) are family households, while 41 (36.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 46, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 37.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Scooba
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-37 (32.5%)
2-Person Households46 (40.4%)4 (3.5%)
3-Person Households1 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households20 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total73 (64.0%)41 (36.0%)

Female Fertility in Scooba

Fertility by Age in Scooba

Average fertility rate in Scooba is 4.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Scooba
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1 (100.0%)13.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total1 (100.0%)4.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Scooba

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Scooba
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Scooba

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Scooba
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree1 (100.0%)333.0
Total1 (100.0%)4.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Scooba

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Scooba
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Scooba

Income Overview in Scooba

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income717$10,374
Median Family Income73$0
Mean Family Income73$70,748
Median Household Income114$19,375
Mean Household Income114$51,437
Income Deficit73$12,045
Wage / Income Gap (%)7170.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)717100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7170.63

Earnings by Sex in Scooba

Earnings by Sex in Scooba
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male90 (35.7%)$0
Female162 (64.3%)$10,833
Total252 (100.0%)$9,737

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Scooba

The most common earnings brackets in Scooba are $2,499 or less for men (32 | 35.6%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (30 | 18.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Scooba
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less32 (35.6%)17 (10.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (6.7%)30 (18.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49913 (14.4%)11 (6.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (4.4%)15 (9.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)24 (14.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (3.3%)2 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)15 (9.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (2.2%)4 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9997 (7.8%)13 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9996 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)5 (3.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9992 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)7 (4.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+15 (16.7%)15 (9.3%)
Total90 (100.0%)162 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Scooba

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Scooba
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$30,208$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Scooba

Family Income Brackets in Scooba

According to the Scooba family income data, there are 13 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Scooba
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000811.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991216.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991317.8%
$25,000 to $34,99956.8%
$35,000 to $49,99956.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991115.1%
$75,000 to $99,99945.5%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99922.7%
$200,000+1317.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Scooba

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Scooba
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families46 (63.0%)$0
3-Person Families6 (8.2%)$0
4-Person Families15 (20.5%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families6 (8.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total73 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Scooba

Family Income by Number of Earners in Scooba
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners13 (17.8%)$0
1 Earner34 (46.6%)$34,167
2 Earners26 (35.6%)$0
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total73 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Scooba

Household Income Brackets in Scooba

With 32 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Scooba, accounting for 28.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Scooba
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002320.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991815.8%
$15,000 to $24,9993228.1%
$25,000 to $34,99954.4%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991714.9%
$75,000 to $99,99943.5%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99921.8%
$200,000+1311.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Scooba

The median household income in Scooba is $19,375, with the highest median household income of $17,813 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 40 households (35.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Scooba
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years40 (35.1%)$17,813
45 to 64 Years26 (22.8%)$0
65+ Years48 (42.1%)$17,250
Total114 (100.0%)$19,375

Poverty in Scooba

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Scooba

With 49.2% poverty level for males and 55.2% for females among the residents of Scooba, under 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (100.0%) and 2 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Scooba
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10 (100.0%)17 (85.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years27 (87.1%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years4 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years6 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)9 (75.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)21 (95.5%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)11 (61.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)3 (12.0%)
55 to 64 Years4 (100.0%)13 (86.7%)
65 to 74 Years15 (53.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)
Total66 (49.2%)80 (55.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Scooba

According to the poverty statistics in Scooba, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Scooba
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (15.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years4 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years2 (33.3%)5 (100.0%)
15 Years2 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years14 (100.0%)3 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Years7 (100.0%)1 (4.5%)
35 to 44 Years10 (100.0%)7 (38.9%)
45 to 54 Years16 (100.0%)22 (88.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years13 (46.4%)13 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (69.2%)
Total68 (50.7%)65 (44.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Scooba

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Scooba
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Scooba

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Scooba
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)26 (78.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)33 (63.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Scooba

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Scooba
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)26 (78.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)33 (62.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Scooba

Employment by Class of Employer in Scooba

Among the 144 employed individuals in Scooba, private company employees (75 | 52.1%), state government employees (41 | 28.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (22 | 15.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Scooba
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7552.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations2215.3%
Local Government Employees64.2%
State Government Employees4128.5%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total144100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Scooba

According to the labor force statistics for Scooba, out of the total population over 16 years of age (637), 30.1% or 192 individuals are in the labor force, with 25.0% or 48 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 21 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 69.4% or 34 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Scooba
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years49 (19.3%)34 (69.4%)
20 to 24 Years43 (20.3%)7 (16.3%)
25 to 29 Years21 (100.0%)7 (33.3%)
30 to 34 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years22 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years40 (97.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (30.1%)48 (25.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Scooba

According to labor force statistics for Scooba, 77.8% of individuals (91) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (117) are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 100.0% or 18 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 38.9% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Scooba
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School28 (54.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma18 (100.0%)7 (38.9%)
College / Associate Degree27 (93.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher18 (94.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total91 (77.8%)9 (7.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Scooba

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Scooba are Health Diagnosing & Treating (18 | 12.5%), Health Technologists (18 | 12.5%), Community & Social Service (12 | 8.3%), Education Instruction & Library (8 | 5.6%), and Legal Services & Support (2 | 1.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Scooba

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Scooba, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (16.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Scooba
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (16.7%)10 (83.3%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total (Category)2 (6.7%)28 (93.3%)
Total (Overall)43 (29.9%)101 (70.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Scooba are Food Preparation & Serving (15 | 10.4%), Security & Protection (14 | 9.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 6.2%), Firefighting & Prevention (8 | 5.6%), and Law Enforcement (6 | 4.2%).
Services Occupations in Scooba

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Scooba, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Scooba
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
Personal Care & Service6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)9 (19.2%)38 (80.8%)
Total (Overall)43 (29.9%)101 (70.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Scooba are Sales & Related (27 | 18.8%), and Office & Administration (12 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Scooba

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Scooba
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2 (7.4%)25 (92.6%)
Office & Administration7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
Total (Category)9 (23.1%)30 (76.9%)
Total (Overall)43 (29.9%)101 (70.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Scooba are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (15 | 10.4%), and Construction & Extraction (6 | 4.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Scooba

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Scooba
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)43 (29.9%)101 (70.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Scooba are Production (5 | 3.5%), and Transportation (2 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Scooba

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Scooba
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Transportation2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Total (Overall)43 (29.9%)101 (70.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Scooba

Employment Industries in Scooba

The major employment industries in Scooba include Educational Services (32 | 22.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (21 | 14.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (20 | 13.9%), Retail Trade (16 | 11.1%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (15 | 10.4%).
Employment Industries in Scooba

Employment Industries by Sex in Scooba

The Scooba industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Retail Trade (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Scooba
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
Educational Services7 (21.9%)25 (78.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (10.0%)18 (90.0%)
Public Administration7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Total43 (29.9%)101 (70.1%)

Education in Scooba

School Enrollment in Scooba

The most common levels of schooling among the 521 students in Scooba are college / undergraduate (456 | 87.5%), elementary school (19 | 3.6%), and middle school (19 | 3.6%).
School Enrollment in Scooba
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool91.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School193.6%
Middle School193.6%
High School142.7%
College / Undergraduate45687.5%
Graduate / Professional40.8%
Total521100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Scooba

Out of a total of 521 students who are enrolled in schools in Scooba, 9 (1.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 512 (98.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (20.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Scooba
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds252 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds193 (96.5%)7 (3.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total512 (98.3%)9 (1.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Scooba

Science & technology (16 | 72.7%), education (3 | 13.6%), social sciences (2 | 9.1%), and psychology (1 | 4.5%) are the most common fields of study among 22 individuals in Scooba who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Scooba
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology14.5%
Social Sciences29.1%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1672.7%
Business00.0%
Education313.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total22100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Scooba

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Scooba

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Scooba are males with 2 vehicles (15, accounting for 40.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (30, making up 22.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Scooba
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle7 (18.9%)24 (35.8%)
2 Vehicles15 (40.5%)30 (44.8%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles15 (40.5%)13 (19.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Scooba

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Scooba are 15 to 19 minutes (32 commuters, 25.0%), 30 to 34 minutes (23 commuters, 18.0%), and 60 to 89 minutes (16 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Scooba
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes97.0%
5 to 9 Minutes118.6%
10 to 14 Minutes32.3%
15 to 19 Minutes3225.0%
20 to 24 Minutes53.9%
25 to 29 Minutes32.3%
30 to 34 Minutes2318.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1511.7%
60 to 89 Minutes1612.5%
90 or more Minutes118.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Scooba

The most common commute times in Scooba are 45 to 59 minutes (15 commuters, 45.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (30 commuters, 31.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Scooba
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (9.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes6 (18.2%)5 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes2 (6.1%)1 (1.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes2 (6.1%)30 (31.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes8 (24.2%)15 (15.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes15 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)16 (16.8%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (11.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Scooba

The most frequent times of departure to work in Scooba are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (15, 45.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (27, 28.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Scooba
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (1.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (45.5%)5 (5.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6 (18.2%)3 (3.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3 (9.1%)15 (15.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)27 (28.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1 (3.0%)2 (2.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (4.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (11.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)21 (22.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5 (15.1%)6 (6.3%)
Total33 (100.0%)95 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Scooba

Occupancy by Ownership in Scooba

Of the total 114 dwellings in Scooba, owner-occupied units account for 52 (45.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 62 (54.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Scooba
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5245.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6254.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units114100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Scooba

Occupancy by Household Size in Scooba
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3732.5%
2-Person Household5043.9%
3-Person Household10.9%
4+ Person Household2622.8%
Total Housing Units114100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Scooba

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Scooba
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household21 (56.8%)16 (43.2%)
2-Person Household17 (34.0%)33 (66.0%)
3-Person Household1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Total Housing Units52 (45.6%)62 (54.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Scooba

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Scooba
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School14 (36.8%)24 (63.2%)
High School Diploma2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
College/Associate Degree20 (42.5%)27 (57.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16 (80.0%)4 (20.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Scooba

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Scooba
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2219.3%
35 to 44 Years1815.8%
45 to 54 Years2017.5%
55 to 64 Years65.3%
65 to 74 Years3934.2%
75 to 84 Years97.9%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total114100.0%

Housing Finances in Scooba

Median Income by Occupancy in Scooba

Median Income by Occupancy in Scooba
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied52 (45.6%)$0
Renter-Occupied62 (54.4%)$17,000
Average114 (100.0%)$19,375

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Scooba

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Scooba
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (23.1%)7 (11.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9994 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9992 (3.8%)16 (25.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)18 (29.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9993 (5.8%)11 (17.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (3.8%)3 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99914 (26.9%)3 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)4 (6.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more15 (28.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Scooba

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Scooba
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30011 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49928 (53.8%)27 (43.5%)
$500 to $7997 (13.5%)20 (32.3%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4994 (7.7%)1 (1.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Scooba

Housing Structures in Scooba

Housing Structures in Scooba
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5548.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments21.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2219.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments76.1%
10 or more Apartments87.0%
Mobile Home / Other2017.5%
Total114100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Scooba

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Scooba
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached46 (83.6%)9 (16.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other6 (30.0%)14 (70.0%)
Total52 (45.6%)62 (54.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Scooba

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Scooba
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)16 (25.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (13.5%)12 (19.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms11 (21.1%)32 (51.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms27 (51.9%)2 (3.2%)
8 or more Rooms7 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Scooba

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Scooba
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (7.7%)11 (17.7%)
Electricity41 (78.8%)51 (82.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Scooba

Household Vehicle Usage in Scooba
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)6 (9.7%)
1 Vehicle21 (40.4%)39 (62.9%)
2 Vehicles18 (34.6%)17 (27.4%)
3 or more Vehicles13 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (100.0%)62 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Scooba

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Scooba

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4012
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$433$0
Real Estate Taxes$347$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Scooba

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Scooba
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0007 (17.5%)2 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99915 (37.5%)7 (58.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99918 (45.0%)3 (25.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Scooba

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Scooba
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00015 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9993 (7.5%)1 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (5.0%)2 (16.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9997 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)7 (58.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more13 (32.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Scooba

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Scooba
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x20 (50.0%)66,500 (554,166.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)8 (66.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)2 (16.7%)
4.0x or more20 (50.0%)1 (8.3%)
Total40 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Scooba

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Scooba
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80027 (67.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)4 (33.3%)
$800 to $1,4992 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Scooba

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scooba

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scooba
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years158 (95.8%)7 (4.2%)
19 to 25 Years295 (82.4%)63 (17.6%)
26 to 34 Years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years33 (80.5%)8 (19.5%)
55 to 64 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total639 (89.1%)78 (10.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Scooba

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Scooba
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen158 (95.8%)7 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen295 (82.4%)63 (17.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Scooba

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Scooba
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000161 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99914 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99949 (83.1%)10 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
$100,000 and over34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scooba

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scooba
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 629 (96.7%)1 (3.3%)
6 to 18 Years57 (34.5%)106 (64.2%)
19 to 25 Years43 (12.0%)257 (71.8%)
25 to 34 Years8 (36.4%)14 (63.6%)
35 to 44 Years11 (39.3%)17 (60.7%)
45 to 54 Years2 (4.9%)32 (78.0%)
55 to 64 Years19 (100.0%)2 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years41 (100.0%)12 (29.3%)
75 Years and over13 (100.0%)2 (15.4%)
Total223 (31.1%)443 (61.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Scooba

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Scooba
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (2.8%)18 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years15 (50.0%)18 (31.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (92.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Scooba

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Scooba: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years15 (50.0%)2 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years8 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Scooba: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Scooba: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (1.8%)12 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)14 (24.1%)
65 to 74 Years8 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Scooba: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years22 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Scooba: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years4 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (30.8%)

Technology Access in Scooba

Computing Device Access in Scooba

Computing Device Access in Scooba
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5649.1%
Smartphone8675.4%
Tablet4136.0%
No Computing Device1614.0%
Total114100.0%

Internet Access in Scooba

Internet Access in Scooba
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home4236.8%
Cellular Data Only3530.7%
Satellite Internet1311.4%
No Internet2421.0%
Total114100.0%

Scooba Summary

Scooba is a small town located in Kemper County, Mississippi. It is situated in the eastern part of the state, approximately 20 miles from the Alabama border. The town was founded in 1887 and was named after the nearby creek, which was named after a Choctaw Indian chief. The population of Scooba was 1,619 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Scooba is located at 33°14'45" North, 88°37'45" West (33.245833, -88.629167). It is situated in the eastern part of Mississippi, approximately 20 miles from the Alabama border. The town is located in the Black Prairie region of the state, which is characterized by flat, fertile land. The town is situated on the banks of the Scooba Creek, which is a tributary of the Tombigbee River.
The climate in Scooba is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 64°F (18°C). The average annual precipitation is around 50 inches (127 cm).

Economy

The economy of Scooba is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce cotton, corn, soybeans, and other crops. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a paper mill.
The town is also home to East Mississippi Community College, which offers a variety of educational programs. The college also serves as a major employer in the area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Scooba was 1,619. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 18.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in Scooba was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $31,250. The per capita income for the town was $13,845. About 22.2% of families and 25.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Scooba is served by the Kemper County School District. The district operates two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The town is also home to East Mississippi Community College, which offers a variety of educational programs.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Scooba?
Total Population of Scooba is 717.
What is the Total Male Population of Scooba?
Total Male Population of Scooba is 399.
What is the Total Female Population of Scooba?
Total Female Population of Scooba is 318.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Scooba?
There are 125.47 Males per 100 Females in Scooba.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Scooba?
There are 79.70 Females per 100 Males in Scooba.
What is the Median Population Age in Scooba?
Median Population Age in Scooba is 20.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Scooba
Average Family Size in Scooba is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Scooba
Average Household Size in Scooba is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Scooba?
Per Capita income in Scooba is $10,374.
What is the Median Household income in Scooba?
Median Household Income in Scooba is $19,375.
What is Family Income Deficit in Scooba?
Family Income Deficit in Scooba is $12,045.
Families that are below poverty line in Scooba earn $12,045 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Scooba?
Inequality or Gini Index in Scooba is 0.63.
How Large is the Labor Force in Scooba?
There are 192 People in the Labor Forcein in Scooba.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Scooba?
30.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Scooba.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Scooba?
Unemployment Rate in Scooba is 25.0%.