Water Valley, MS

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Water Valley Overview

3,383
TOTAL POPULATION
1,480
MALE POPULATION
1,903
FEMALE POPULATION
77.77
MALES / 100 FEMALES
128.58
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,388
PER CAPITA INCOME
$50,388
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,718
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
53.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
46.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,447
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Water Valley Zip Codes

Water Valley Area Codes

Race in Water Valley

The most populous races in Water Valley are White / Caucasian (1,705 | 50.4%), Black / African American (1,640 | 48.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (56 | 1.7%).
Race in Water Valley
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1,64048.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino561.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,70550.4%
Two or more Races140.4%
Some other Race240.7%
Total3,383100.0%

Ancestry in Water Valley

The most populous ancestries reported in Water Valley are German (179 | 5.3%), American (165 | 4.9%), English (110 | 3.3%), Irish (67 | 2.0%), and Arab (45 | 1.3%), together accounting for 16.7% of all Water Valley residents.
Ancestry in Water Valley
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1654.9%
Arab451.3%
English1103.3%
European100.3%
French180.5%
German1795.3%
Irish672.0%
Lebanese451.3%
Mexican240.7%
Norwegian60.2%
Scottish351.0%
Spanish320.9%
Swedish60.2%
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Immigrants in Water Valley

Immigrants in Water Valley
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Water Valley

Sex and Age in Water Valley

The most populous age groups in Water Valley are 25 to 29 Years (201 | 13.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (244 | 12.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Water Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years127 (8.6%)153 (8.0%)
5 to 9 Years140 (9.5%)79 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years26 (1.8%)65 (3.4%)
15 to 19 Years108 (7.3%)116 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years113 (7.6%)133 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years201 (13.6%)244 (12.8%)
30 to 34 Years52 (3.5%)83 (4.4%)
35 to 39 Years148 (10.0%)141 (7.4%)
40 to 44 Years92 (6.2%)113 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years94 (6.4%)64 (3.4%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)60 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years75 (5.1%)43 (2.3%)
60 to 64 Years29 (2.0%)170 (8.9%)
65 to 69 Years140 (9.5%)95 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years53 (3.6%)173 (9.1%)
75 to 79 Years49 (3.3%)36 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years21 (1.4%)48 (2.5%)
85 Years and over12 (0.8%)87 (4.6%)
Total1,480 (100.0%)1,903 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Water Valley

Median Family Size in Water Valley

The median family size in Water Valley is 2.95 persons per family, with single female/mother families (332 | 38.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.5 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (73 | 8.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Water Valley
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple468 (53.6%)2.61
Single Male/Father73 (8.4%)2.56
Single Female/Mother332 (38.0%)3.50
Total Families873 (100.0%)2.95

Median Household Size in Water Valley

The median household size in Water Valley is 2.54 persons per household, with single female/mother households (332 | 26.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.71 persons per household. non-family households (390 | 30.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Water Valley
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple468 (37.0%)2.63
Single Male/Father73 (5.8%)2.93
Single Female/Mother332 (26.3%)3.71
Non-family390 (30.9%)1.34
Total Households1,263 (100.0%)2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Water Valley

Out of a total of 1,263 households in Water Valley, 873 (69.1%) are family households, while 390 (30.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 421, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 301.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Water Valley
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-301 (23.8%)
2-Person Households421 (33.3%)89 (7.0%)
3-Person Households171 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households213 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households68 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total873 (69.1%)390 (30.9%)

Female Fertility in Water Valley

Fertility by Age in Water Valley

Female Fertility by Age in Water Valley
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Water Valley

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Water Valley
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Water Valley

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Water Valley
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 Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Water Valley

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Water Valley
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 Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Water Valley

Income Overview in Water Valley

Per Capita Income in Water Valley is $23,388, while median incomes of families and households are $50,388 and $45,718 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,383$23,388
Median Family Income873$50,388
Mean Family Income873$61,522
Median Household Income1,263$45,718
Mean Household Income1,263$59,504
Income Deficit873$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,38353.78%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,38346.22¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,3830.40

Earnings by Sex in Water Valley

Average Earnings in Water Valley are $24,838, $44,018 for men and $20,345 for women, a difference of 53.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Water Valley
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male615 (40.2%)$44,018
Female914 (59.8%)$20,345
Total1,529 (100.0%)$24,838

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Water Valley

The most common earnings brackets in Water Valley are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (154 | 25.0%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (108 | 11.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Water Valley
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)82 (9.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99933 (5.4%)45 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49941 (6.7%)18 (2.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99911 (1.8%)26 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49921 (3.4%)80 (8.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9998 (1.3%)9 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49911 (1.8%)77 (8.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99928 (4.5%)108 (11.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)87 (9.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99968 (11.1%)17 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99957 (9.3%)75 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)72 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)28 (3.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99935 (5.7%)17 (1.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99945 (7.3%)56 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99929 (4.7%)20 (2.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999154 (25.0%)13 (1.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99917 (2.8%)27 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (4.2%)57 (6.2%)
$100,000+31 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total615 (100.0%)914 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Water Valley

Average earnings in Water Valley are $49,389 for men and $25,179 for women, a difference of 49.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,049, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $29,130. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $40,917, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,579.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Water Valley
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$29,130$0
College or Associate's Degree$49,389$25,857
Bachelor's Degree$61,049$40,917
Graduate Degree--
Total$49,389$25,179

Family Income in Water Valley

Family Income Brackets in Water Valley

According to the Water Valley family income data, there are 218 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Water Valley
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000394.5%
$10,000 to $14,999131.5%
$15,000 to $24,99912614.4%
$25,000 to $34,99911513.2%
$35,000 to $49,99913915.9%
$50,000 to $74,99911613.3%
$75,000 to $99,99921825.0%
$100,000 to $149,999455.2%
$150,000 to $199,999627.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Water Valley

3-person families (228 | 26.1%) account for the highest median family income in Water Valley with $78,378 per family, while 2-person families (425 | 48.7%) have the highest median income of $31,788 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Water Valley
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families425 (48.7%)$63,576
3-Person Families228 (26.1%)$78,378
4-Person Families160 (18.3%)$27,973
5-Person Families60 (6.9%)$34,643
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total873 (100.0%)$50,388

Family Income by Number of Earners in Water Valley

The median family income in Water Valley is $50,388, with families comprising 2 earners (292) having the highest median family income of $79,662, while families with 3+ earners (65) have the lowest median family income of $33,893, accounting for 33.5% and 7.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Water Valley
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners157 (18.0%)$37,560
1 Earner359 (41.1%)$36,655
2 Earners292 (33.5%)$79,662
3+ Earners65 (7.4%)$33,893
Total873 (100.0%)$50,388

Household Income in Water Valley

Household Income Brackets in Water Valley

With 250 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Water Valley, accounting for 19.8% of all households. In contrast, only 32 households (2.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Water Valley
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000524.1%
$10,000 to $14,999352.8%
$15,000 to $24,99920015.8%
$25,000 to $34,99924919.7%
$35,000 to $49,99915812.5%
$50,000 to $74,99918614.7%
$75,000 to $99,99925019.8%
$100,000 to $149,999564.4%
$150,000 to $199,999483.8%
$200,000+322.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Water Valley

The median household income in Water Valley is $45,718, with the highest median household income of $63,029 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 576 households (45.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 24 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Water Valley
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years24 (1.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years576 (45.6%)$63,029
45 to 64 Years271 (21.5%)$47,326
65+ Years392 (31.0%)$34,946
Total1,263 (100.0%)$45,718

Poverty in Water Valley

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Water Valley

With 26.4% poverty level for males and 28.1% for females among the residents of Water Valley, under 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 116 males (91.3%) and 18 females (58.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Water Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years116 (91.3%)70 (45.8%)
5 Years23 (46.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years79 (68.1%)50 (41.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years44 (44.9%)18 (58.1%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)87 (42.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)115 (35.2%)
35 to 44 Years42 (17.6%)72 (28.3%)
45 to 54 Years23 (24.5%)13 (11.1%)
55 to 64 Years41 (41.0%)41 (20.8%)
65 to 74 Years9 (5.4%)25 (9.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (8.6%)
Total377 (26.4%)498 (28.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Water Valley

According to the poverty statistics in Water Valley, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 5 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 Water Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (8.7%)83 (54.2%)
5 Years27 (54.0%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years37 (31.9%)70 (58.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years54 (55.1%)13 (41.9%)
18 to 24 Years121 (100.0%)120 (58.0%)
25 to 34 Years246 (100.0%)212 (64.8%)
35 to 44 Years196 (82.4%)182 (71.7%)
45 to 54 Years71 (75.5%)104 (88.9%)
55 to 64 Years59 (59.0%)156 (79.2%)
65 to 74 Years159 (94.6%)228 (90.1%)
75 Years and over70 (100.0%)74 (91.4%)
Total1,051 (73.6%)1,277 (71.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Water Valley

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Water Valley show that 3.6% or 17 of the total 468 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.8%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 9 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Water Valley
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children342 (97.4%)9 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children109 (93.2%)8 (6.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total451 (96.4%)17 (3.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Water Valley

According to the poverty data in Water Valley, 26.0% or 19 single-father households and 48.5% or 161 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (95.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Water Valley
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children19 (95.0%)109 (51.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (26.0%)161 (48.5%)

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

The poverty data for Water Valley shows that 17 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 180 of the single-parent households (44.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (6.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 52 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Water Valley
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children8 (6.8%)128 (55.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (3.6%)180 (44.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Water Valley

Employment by Class of Employer in Water Valley

Among the 1,368 employed individuals in Water Valley, private company employees (1,002 | 73.3%), state government employees (177 | 12.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (98 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Water Valley
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,00273.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)181.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)987.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations594.3%
Local Government Employees30.2%
State Government Employees17712.9%
Federal Government Employees110.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,368100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Water Valley

According to the labor force statistics for Water Valley, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,782), 52.0% or 1,447 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 68 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.1% or 127 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.0% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Water Valley
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years64 (30.0%)16 (25.0%)
20 to 24 Years137 (55.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years367 (82.5%)29 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Years127 (94.1%)4 (3.1%)
35 to 44 Years345 (69.8%)15 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years101 (46.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years53 (44.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years118 (59.3%)4 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years128 (27.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,447 (52.0%)68 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Water Valley

According to labor force statistics for Water Valley, 69.0% of individuals (1,110) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,609) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 52 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.5% or 186 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.2% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Water Valley
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School99 (50.8%)30 (15.2%)
High School Diploma339 (50.7%)47 (7.1%)
College / Associate Degree487 (89.2%)15 (2.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher186 (93.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,110 (69.0%)76 (4.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Water Valley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Water Valley are Community & Social Service (216 | 15.7%), Education Instruction & Library (127 | 9.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (58 | 4.2%), Health Technologists (45 | 3.3%), and Management (43 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Water Valley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Water Valley, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (72.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Water Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Management18 (41.9%)25 (58.1%)
Business & Financial14 (100.0%)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 60 (27.8%)156 (72.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library44 (34.6%)83 (65.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating45 (77.6%)13 (22.4%)
Health Technologists45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)137 (41.4%)194 (58.6%)
Total (Overall)580 (42.1%)799 (57.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Water Valley are Healthcare Support (139 | 10.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (125 | 9.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (103 | 7.5%), Personal Care & Service (56 | 4.1%), and Security & Protection (33 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Water Valley

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Water Valley, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (69.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Water Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)139 (100.0%)
Security & Protection33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving31 (30.1%)72 (69.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance69 (55.2%)56 (44.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Total (Category)133 (29.2%)323 (70.8%)
Total (Overall)580 (42.1%)799 (57.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Water Valley are Office & Administration (173 | 12.6%), and Sales & Related (88 | 6.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Water Valley

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Water Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6 (6.8%)82 (93.2%)
Office & Administration16 (9.2%)157 (90.7%)
Total (Category)22 (8.4%)239 (91.6%)
Total (Overall)580 (42.1%)799 (57.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Water Valley are Construction & Extraction (49 | 3.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Water Valley

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Water Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)580 (42.1%)799 (57.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Water Valley are Production (172 | 12.5%), Transportation (66 | 4.8%), and Material Moving (34 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Water Valley

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Water Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Production151 (87.8%)21 (12.2%)
Transportation66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving12 (35.3%)22 (64.7%)
Total (Category)229 (84.2%)43 (15.8%)
Total (Overall)580 (42.1%)799 (57.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Water Valley

Employment Industries in Water Valley

The major employment industries in Water Valley include Health Care & Social Assistance (371 | 26.9%), Manufacturing (184 | 13.3%), Educational Services (175 | 12.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (149 | 10.8%), and Professional & Scientific (123 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Water Valley

Employment Industries by Sex in Water Valley

The Water Valley industries that see more men than women are Public Administration (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (86.1%), and Administrative & Support (83.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Retail Trade (82.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Water Valley
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction67 (73.6%)24 (26.4%)
Manufacturing118 (64.1%)66 (35.9%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade16 (17.8%)74 (82.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing68 (86.1%)11 (13.9%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific89 (72.4%)34 (27.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support47 (83.9%)9 (16.1%)
Educational Services44 (25.1%)131 (74.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance97 (26.2%)274 (73.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services31 (20.8%)118 (79.2%)
Public Administration3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total580 (42.1%)799 (57.9%)

Education in Water Valley

School Enrollment in Water Valley

The most common levels of schooling among the 727 students in Water Valley are elementary school (225 | 30.9%), high school (191 | 26.3%), and college / undergraduate (179 | 24.6%).
School Enrollment in Water Valley
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool567.7%
Kindergarten314.3%
Elementary School22530.9%
Middle School121.7%
High School19126.3%
College / Undergraduate17924.6%
Graduate / Professional334.5%
Total727100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Water Valley

Out of a total of 727 students who are enrolled in schools in Water Valley, 23 (3.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 704 (96.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 23 (25.3% 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 35 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Water Valley
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds68 (74.7%)23 (25.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total704 (96.8%)23 (3.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Water Valley

Education (61 | 17.8%), liberal arts & history (60 | 17.5%), arts & humanities (45 | 13.2%), science & technology (38 | 11.1%), and business (30 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 342 individuals in Water Valley who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Water Valley
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural144.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology154.4%
Social Sciences267.6%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3811.1%
Business308.8%
Education6117.8%
Literature & Languages185.3%
Liberal Arts & History6017.5%
Visual & Performing Arts298.5%
Communications61.8%
Arts & Humanities4513.2%
Total342100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Water Valley

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Water Valley

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Water Valley are males with 2 vehicles (230, accounting for 39.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (378, making up 29.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Water Valley
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle19 (3.3%)1 (0.1%)
1 Vehicle113 (19.5%)212 (26.9%)
2 Vehicles230 (39.7%)378 (48.0%)
3 Vehicles197 (34.0%)168 (21.3%)
4 Vehicles21 (3.6%)29 (3.7%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total580 (100.0%)788 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Water Valley

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Water Valley are 5 to 9 minutes (406 commuters, 30.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (379 commuters, 28.9%), and 25 to 29 minutes (123 commuters, 9.4%).
Commute Time in Water Valley
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes382.9%
5 to 9 Minutes40630.9%
10 to 14 Minutes906.9%
15 to 19 Minutes1047.9%
20 to 24 Minutes352.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1239.4%
30 to 34 Minutes37928.9%
35 to 39 Minutes50.4%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes332.5%
60 to 89 Minutes655.0%
90 or more Minutes342.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Water Valley

The most common commute times in Water Valley are 30 to 34 minutes (168 commuters, 29.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (293 commuters, 40.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Water Valley
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes23 (4.0%)15 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes113 (19.5%)293 (40.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes28 (4.8%)62 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes104 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)35 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes59 (10.2%)64 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes168 (29.0%)211 (28.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes5 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes16 (2.8%)17 (2.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes40 (6.9%)25 (3.4%)
90 or more Minutes24 (4.1%)10 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Water Valley

The most frequent times of departure to work in Water Valley are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (196, 33.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (132, 18.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Water Valley
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM55 (9.5%)26 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM44 (7.6%)69 (9.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM196 (33.8%)80 (10.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM10 (1.7%)68 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM108 (18.6%)70 (9.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11 (1.9%)108 (14.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)132 (18.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM18 (3.1%)2 (0.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM42 (7.2%)23 (3.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)44 (6.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM31 (5.3%)71 (9.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM65 (11.2%)39 (5.3%)
Total580 (100.0%)732 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Water Valley

Occupancy by Ownership in Water Valley

Of the total 1,263 dwellings in Water Valley, owner-occupied units account for 735 (58.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 528 (41.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Water Valley
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units73558.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units52841.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,263100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Water Valley

Occupancy by Household Size in Water Valley
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household30123.8%
2-Person Household51040.4%
3-Person Household17113.5%
4+ Person Household28122.3%
Total Housing Units1,263100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Water Valley

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Water Valley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household178 (59.1%)123 (40.9%)
2-Person Household364 (71.4%)146 (28.6%)
3-Person Household70 (40.9%)101 (59.1%)
4+ Person Household123 (43.8%)158 (56.2%)
Total Housing Units735 (58.2%)528 (41.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Water Valley

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Water Valley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School140 (62.2%)85 (37.8%)
High School Diploma210 (47.9%)228 (52.0%)
College/Associate Degree255 (57.3%)190 (42.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher130 (83.9%)25 (16.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Water Valley

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Water Valley
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years29823.6%
35 to 44 Years30223.9%
45 to 54 Years1098.6%
55 to 64 Years16212.8%
65 to 74 Years25320.0%
75 to 84 Years897.0%
85 Years and Over504.0%
Total1,263100.0%

Housing Finances in Water Valley

Median Income by Occupancy in Water Valley

Median Income by Occupancy in Water Valley
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied735 (58.2%)$51,940
Renter-Occupied528 (41.8%)$33,693
Average1,263 (100.0%)$45,718

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Water Valley

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Water Valley
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)26 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)26 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (1.2%)26 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99941 (5.6%)65 (12.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99913 (1.8%)80 (15.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999185 (25.2%)64 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99997 (13.2%)61 (11.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99996 (13.1%)90 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999160 (21.8%)90 (17.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99955 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more79 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total735 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Water Valley

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Water Valley
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30099 (13.5%)7 (1.3%)
$300 to $499111 (15.1%)134 (25.4%)
$500 to $799187 (25.4%)108 (20.4%)
$800 to $99996 (13.1%)75 (14.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499200 (27.2%)111 (21.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99935 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4997 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)3 (0.6%)
Total735 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Water Valley

Housing Structures in Water Valley

Housing Structures in Water Valley
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,04382.6%
Single Unit, Attached10.1%
2 Unit Apartments1108.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments60.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments110.9%
10 or more Apartments272.1%
Mobile Home / Other655.1%
Total1,263100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Water Valley

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Water Valley
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached713 (68.4%)330 (31.6%)
Single Unit, Attached1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)110 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other21 (32.3%)44 (67.7%)
Total735 (58.2%)528 (41.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Water Valley

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Water Valley
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)44 (8.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms289 (39.3%)263 (49.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms273 (37.1%)206 (39.0%)
8 or more Rooms173 (23.5%)15 (2.8%)
Total735 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Water Valley

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Water Valley
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas347 (47.2%)148 (28.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas43 (5.9%)60 (11.4%)
Electricity340 (46.3%)320 (60.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total735 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Water Valley

Household Vehicle Usage in Water Valley
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1 (0.1%)58 (11.0%)
1 Vehicle179 (24.3%)212 (40.2%)
2 Vehicles345 (46.9%)247 (46.8%)
3 or more Vehicles210 (28.6%)11 (2.1%)
Total735 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Water Valley

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Water Valley

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units244491
Median Property Value$89,000$117,700
Median Household Income$52,188$54
Monthly Housing Costs$321$0
Real Estate Taxes$690$26

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Water Valley

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Water Valley
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00055 (22.5%)3 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99977 (31.6%)150 (30.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99993 (38.1%)338 (68.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9996 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99910 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total244 (100.0%)491 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Water Valley

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Water Valley
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99950 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99943 (17.6%)13 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99922 (9.0%)142 (28.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99934 (13.9%)75 (15.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (6.1%)62 (12.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99955 (22.5%)145 (29.5%)
$150,000 or more25 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total244 (100.0%)491 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Water Valley

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Water Valley
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x151 (61.9%)51,845 (10,559.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x40 (16.4%)249 (50.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)90 (18.3%)
4.0x or more53 (21.7%)103 (21.0%)
Total244 (100.0%)491 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Water Valley

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Water Valley
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800106 (43.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49929 (11.9%)65 (13.2%)
$800 to $1,4999 (3.7%)306 (62.3%)
Total244 (100.0%)491 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Water Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Water Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Water Valley
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years334 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years443 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years185 (55.1%)151 (44.9%)
26 to 34 Years363 (70.1%)155 (29.9%)
35 to 44 Years348 (70.7%)144 (29.3%)
45 to 54 Years177 (83.9%)34 (16.1%)
55 to 64 Years171 (57.6%)126 (42.4%)
65 to 74 Years421 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,593 (81.0%)610 (19.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Water Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Water Valley
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born334 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen443 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen185 (55.1%)151 (44.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Water Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Water Valley
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000503 (72.9%)187 (27.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999909 (82.6%)191 (17.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999402 (79.8%)102 (20.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999496 (91.3%)47 (8.7%)
$100,000 and over283 (77.3%)83 (22.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Water Valley

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Water Valley
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6309 (92.5%)25 (7.5%)
6 to 18 Years336 (75.8%)113 (25.5%)
19 to 25 Years93 (27.7%)103 (30.6%)
25 to 34 Years44 (8.5%)319 (61.6%)
35 to 44 Years73 (14.8%)309 (62.8%)
45 to 54 Years98 (46.5%)79 (37.4%)
55 to 64 Years77 (25.9%)112 (37.7%)
65 to 74 Years421 (100.0%)186 (44.2%)
75 Years and over151 (100.0%)111 (73.5%)
Total1,602 (50.0%)1,357 (42.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Water Valley

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Water Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (4.2%)46 (24.7%)
18 to 34 Years18 (4.9%)30 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years50 (11.6%)115 (20.3%)
65 to 74 Years43 (25.6%)67 (26.5%)
75 Years and over28 (40.0%)48 (59.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Water Valley

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Water Valley: <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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (8.9%)21 (8.3%)
75 Years and over21 (30.0%)7 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Water Valley: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)24 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (4.3%)
75 Years and over14 (20.0%)7 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Water Valley: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (3.5%)58 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (4.3%)
75 Years and over7 (10.0%)7 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Water Valley: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (9.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years35 (8.1%)68 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years28 (16.7%)67 (26.5%)
75 Years and over21 (30.0%)48 (59.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Water Valley: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (9.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (7.2%)18 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (10.0%)7 (8.6%)

Technology Access in Water Valley

Computing Device Access in Water Valley

Computing Device Access in Water Valley
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop67853.7%
Smartphone96176.1%
Tablet52341.4%
No Computing Device16613.1%
Total1,263100.0%

Internet Access in Water Valley

Internet Access in Water Valley
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home85367.5%
Cellular Data Only12810.1%
Satellite Internet1149.0%
No Internet26120.7%
Total1,263100.0%

Water Valley Summary

History

Water Valley, Mississippi is a small town located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It is situated in the hills of the North Central part of the state, about an hour and a half south of Memphis, Tennessee. The town was founded in 1858 by the Mississippi Central Railroad, and was originally known as Water Valley Station. The town was named after the nearby Yalobusha River, which was known for its abundance of water.
The town was a major stop on the railroad, and it quickly grew into a bustling community. The railroad brought in many new settlers, and the town soon became a center of commerce and industry. The town was home to several cotton mills, a sawmill, a gristmill, and a number of other businesses.
In the late 19th century, Water Valley was a major stop on the Underground Railroad, and many African Americans escaped slavery by traveling through the town. The town was also home to a number of African American churches, schools, and businesses.
In the early 20th century, the town experienced a period of decline as the railroad industry began to decline. The town was hit hard by the Great Depression, and many of the businesses and industries in the town closed.
In the late 20th century, the town began to experience a resurgence. The town was revitalized by the opening of a new hospital, a new library, and a number of new businesses. The town also became a popular tourist destination, as it is located near several popular attractions, such as the Natchez Trace Parkway and the Mississippi Delta.

Geography

Water Valley is located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, in the North Central part of the state. The town is situated in the hills of the North Central part of the state, about an hour and a half south of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is located near the Yalobusha River, which is known for its abundance of water.
The town is located in a rural area, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The town is located near several popular attractions, such as the Natchez Trace Parkway and the Mississippi Delta.

Economy

Water Valley is a small town, and the economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a textile mill.
The town is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Natchez Trace Parkway and the Mississippi Delta. The town is also home to a number of festivals and events, such as the Water Valley Music Festival and the Water Valley Arts Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Water Valley was 2,945. The population is largely white, with African Americans making up about 25% of the population. The median household income is $31,250, and the median home value is $90,000. The town has a poverty rate of 22.3%.

Conclusion

Water Valley, Mississippi is a small town located in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It is situated in the hills of the North Central part of the state, about an hour and a half south of Memphis, Tennessee. The town was founded in 1858 by the Mississippi Central Railroad, and was originally known as Water Valley Station. The town was a major stop on the railroad, and it quickly grew into a bustling community. The town was home to several cotton mills, a sawmill, a gristmill, and a number of other businesses. In the late 20th century, the town began to experience a resurgence, and it is now a popular tourist destination. The economy of the town is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the population is largely white, with African Americans making up about 25% of the population.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Water Valley?
Total Population of Water Valley is 3,383.
What is the Total Male Population of Water Valley?
Total Male Population of Water Valley is 1,480.
What is the Total Female Population of Water Valley?
Total Female Population of Water Valley is 1,903.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Water Valley?
There are 77.77 Males per 100 Females in Water Valley.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Water Valley?
There are 128.58 Females per 100 Males in Water Valley.
What is the Median Population Age in Water Valley?
Median Population Age in Water Valley is 35.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Water Valley
Average Family Size in Water Valley is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Water Valley
Average Household Size in Water Valley is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Water Valley?
Per Capita income in Water Valley is $23,388.
What is the Median Family Income in Water Valley?
Median Family Income in Water Valley is $50,388.
What is the Median Household income in Water Valley?
Median Household Income in Water Valley is $45,718.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Water Valley?
Income or Wage Gap in Water Valley is 53.8%.
Women in Water Valley earn 46.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Water Valley?
Inequality or Gini Index in Water Valley is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Water Valley?
There are 1,447 People in the Labor Forcein in Water Valley.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Water Valley?
52.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Water Valley.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Water Valley?
Unemployment Rate in Water Valley is 4.7%.