Purvis, Mississippi

Population Data for Purvis, MS:

Population – 9539
Male – 48.64 %
Female – 51.36 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 91.25 %
Hispanic – 1.21 %
African American – 7.62 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.21 %
Asian – 0.12 %

Geographic Data for Purvis, Mississippi:

Population Density – 72.08 per sq. mi
Elevation – 381 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Purvis:

In Elementary School – 1,297 (49.47 %)
In High School – 658 (25.10 %)
In College – 437 (16.67 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 787 (13.20 %)
Associate’s Degree – 466 (7.82 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,411 (23.67 %)
High School Graduate – 1,816 (30.47 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 432 (7.25 %)

Employment and Household Data for Purvis, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 62.78 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 1.95 %
Unemployment Level – 2.99 %

Median Household Income – $37,479.00
Average Household Size – 2.77

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 27.81 %
2 Vehicles – 40.02 %
3 or more Vehicles – 20.66 %

Average Cost to Rent in Purvis - $451 per month