Gunnison, Mississippi

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Population in 2021: 292 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -53.9%
Males: 96  (33.0%)
Females: 196  (67.0%)
Median resident age:

37.9 years
Mississippi median age:

38.6 years

Zip codes: 38746.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $18,865 (it was $19,432 in 2000)
Gunnison:

$18,865
MS:

$48,716

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $24,218 (it was $8,395 in 2000)

Gunnison town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $78,712 (it was $27,800 in 2000)
Gunnison:

$78,712
MS:

$145,600

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $141,291; detached houses: $112,296; mobile homes: $181,907

Median gross rent in 2021: $187.

March 2022 cost of living index in Gunnison: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 57.2%
(63.5% for Black residents, 35.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Gunnison, MS (2021)
    • 30980.3%Black alone
    • 4912.7%Two or more races
    • 246.2%Hispanic
    • 164.2%White alone

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According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Gunnison, Mississippi as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gunnison is 101 to 1.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 155 feet

Land area: 0.97 square miles.

Population density: 300 people per square mile   (very low).

Gunnison, Mississippi map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $233 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $469 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (64.5 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (98.4 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (346.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Rosedale, MS (2.8 miles ),
Shelby, MS (3.2 miles ),
Beulah, MS (3.3 miles ),
Winstonville, MS (3.4 miles ),
Pace, MS (3.4 miles ),
Mound Bayou, MS (3.6 miles ),
Duncan, MS (3.7 miles ),
Merigold, MS (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 33.94 N, Longitude: 90.95 W

Area code: 662

Distribution of median household income in Gunnison, MS in 2021
Distribution of house value in Gunnison, MS in 2021
Gunnison satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.7%
Mississippi:

3.1%
Population change in the 1990s: +66 (+11.6%).
Most common industries in Gunnison, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (13.4%)
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.7%)
  • Food (4.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.7%)
  • Social assistance (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.5%)
  • Public administration (13.0%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (7.8%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.2%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.1%)
  • Health care (15.8%)
  • Public administration (13.7%)
  • Social assistance (8.4%)
  • Food (7.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.3%)
  • Chemicals (6.3%)
Most common occupations in Gunnison, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Child care workers (5.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (14.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (10.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (10.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.4%)
  • Registered nurses (7.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.3%)

Average climate in Gunnison, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 73.2. This is about average.

City:

73.2
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 34.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 8.68. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.68
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Gunnison-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Mississippi state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.9 miles away from the Gunnison town center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.

On 4/3/1968, a category F4 tornado 18.8 miles away from the town center killed 5 people and injured 16 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gunnison-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 348% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 122.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 111.2 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 112.6 miles away from Gunnison center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 121.8 miles away from Gunnison center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 192.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 157.6 miles away from Gunnison center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bolivar County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 6, Freezes: 3, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gunnison topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Gunnison:

  • SHELBY NURSING AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SHELBY, MS)
  • OAK GROVE RETIREMENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DUNCAN, MS)
  • DELTA COMMUNITY HHA (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; MOUND BAYOU, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gunnison:

  • Delta State University (about 19 miles; Cleveland, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,304)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 31 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 43 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 46 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 56 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (about 65 miles; Pine Bluff, AR; FT enrollment: 2,558)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 73 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bolivar County Fire Department District 4 Station 1 Gunnison (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Concordia Bayou (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Bolivar County - Justice Court Judge (801 Main).

Birthplace of: Fred Barnett - Football player, Tim Barnett (American football) - Football player.

Bolivar County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.9 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.8%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.5%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Gunnison:

Marital status in Gunnison, MS
  • Never married: 50.3%
  • Now married: 20.2%
  • Separated: 6.7%
  • Widowed: 14.0%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

For population 25 years and over in Gunnison:

  • High school or higher: 78.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 20.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Mississippi average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gunnison, MS (based on Bolivar County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,31248
Black Protestant3,30422
Mainline Protestant2,04319
Catholic9285
Other6875
None16,871-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
This county:

4.00 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Bolivar County:

1.33 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Bolivar County:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Bolivar County:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Bolivar County:

13.3%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

36.4%
State:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.1%
State:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Gunnison:

45.8%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.5%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.7
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.3%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Gunnison:

14.8%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
Gunnison:

37.9%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
Here:

51.3%
State:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

83.9%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Gunnison, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$589$7,0680$0
Firefighters 1$2,860$34,3201$615
Water Supply 1$3,206$38,4720$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,204$38,4481$1,152
Streets and Highways 1$416$4,9920$0
Other Government Administration 1$782$9,3841$2,039
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$719
Totals for Government 6$11,057$22,1144$4,525

Gunnison government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Housing and Community Development: $1,029,000 ($3523.97)
    General - Other: $554,000 ($1897.26)
    Financial Administration: $28,000 ($95.89)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $21,000 ($71.92)

Gunnison government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • State Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $836,000 ($2863.01)
    Other: $455,000 ($1558.22)
    General Local Government Support: $18,000 ($61.64)
    Highways: $2,000 ($6.85)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $6,000 ($20.55)

Gunnison government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $92,000 ($315.07)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gunnison:

  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WDSK (1410 AM; 1 kW; CLEVELAND, MS)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCLD (1490 AM; 1 kW; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WGVM (1260 AM; 2 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: MID-AMERICA BROADCASTING COMPANY,INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gunnison:

  • WMJW (107.5 FM; ROSEDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WDFX (98.3 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WDTL-FM (92.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKG (95.3 FM; DREW, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WAID (106.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCLD-FM (103.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WKDJ-FM (96.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WWUN-FM (101.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)

TV broadcast stations around Gunnison:

  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • K53FB (Channel 53; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WHCQ-LP (Channel 8; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: DAVID ELLINGTON)

Gunnison fatal accident list:

Aug 28, 2020 02:00 PM, Sr-1, Lat: 33.943228, Lon: -90.942333, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 4, 1999 03:32 AM, Sr-1, Lat: 33.937317, Lon: -90.947676, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Mar 20, 1977 03:30 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 1, 1977 06:23 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jun 4, 1977 11:20 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 24.8mTotal length
  • $649,000Total costs
  • 890Total average daily traffic
  • 85Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,175Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

60 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Gunnison)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Perthshire, 7501 Hwy 1 (Lat: 33.992278 Lon: -90.896306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.8 m, Call Sign: WQIC631,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 11/28/2017, Expiration Date: 01/03/2028, Cancellation Date: 05/22/2023, Certifier: Victor H Meena, Registrant: Lukas, Lafuria, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1200, Tysons, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8665, Email:

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3153A, N3153A, N-3153A, Serial Number: 25797, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 04/08/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 08/08/1991
    Registrant (Individual): Michael T Mccain, 725 Donaldson Point Rd # A4, Gunnison, MS 38746

Most common first names in Gunnison, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Willie1573.3 years
Mary1575.2 years
James1269.2 years
John975.9 years
George774.6 years
Frank573.6 years
Lee569.4 years
Louis572.0 years
William578.0 years
Sam576.6 years
Most common last names in Gunnison, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams1272.8 years
Johnson964.5 years
Smith974.4 years
Washington782.1 years
Thomas770.5 years
Hall660.8 years
Jones668.8 years
Jackson581.0 years
Evans574.4 years
Brown569.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gunnison, MS
  • 54.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.0%Utility gas
  • 12.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gunnison, MS
  • 75.9%Electricity
  • 24.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Gunnison compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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