Pace, Mississippi

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Population in 2021: 181 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -50.3%
Males: 98  (54.4%)
Females: 83  (45.6%)
Median resident age:

60.8 years
Mississippi median age:

38.6 years

Zip codes: 38764.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $27,899 (it was $24,219 in 2000)
Pace:

$27,899
MS:

$48,716

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $23,142 (it was $12,434 in 2000)

Pace town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $71,158 (it was $25,700 in 2000)
Pace:

$71,158
MS:

$145,600

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $71,087; detached houses: $93,787; mobile homes: $27,362

Median gross rent in 2021: $450.

March 2022 cost of living index in Pace: 76.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 8.2%

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  • Races in Pace, MS (2021)
    • 14177.5%Black alone
    • 2212.1%White alone
    • 116.0%Asian alone

Races in Pace detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Pace, Mississippi as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pace is 55 to 1.


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Ancestries: Northern European (7.3%), American (4.0%), European (4.0%), Irish (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 140 feet

Land area: 0.15 square miles.

Population density: 1,176 people per square mile   (low).

Pace, Mississippi map

4 residents are foreign born (1.6% Asia).

This town:

2.2%
Mississippi:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $488 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $206 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (73.0 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (104.7 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (349.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Beulah, MS (2.7 miles ),
Renova, MS (2.8 miles ),
Merigold, MS (2.9 miles ),
Cleveland, MS (2.9 miles ),
Mound Bayou, MS (3.1 miles ),
Boyle, MS (3.1 miles ),
Winstonville, MS (3.2 miles ),
Rosedale, MS (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 33.79 N, Longitude: 90.86 W

Area code: 662

Distribution of median household income in Pace, MS in 2021
Distribution of house value in Pace, MS in 2021
Pace satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $34,500
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $34,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Pace, MS residents
Average permit cost in Pace, MS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.7%
Mississippi:

3.1%
Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+2.8%).
Most common industries in Pace, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Public administration (11.0%)
  • Social assistance (11.0%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.5%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.1%)
  • Construction (12.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.9%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.6%)
  • Utilities (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Social assistance (15.7%)
  • Public administration (13.3%)
  • Educational services (13.3%)
  • Health care (13.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.8%)
  • Food (4.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Pace, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Construction laborers (7.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Religious workers (5.6%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Child care workers (4.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)

Average climate in Pace, 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 7.7 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 7.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.68
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Pace-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Mississippi state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.6 miles away from the Pace town center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 31.3 miles away from the town center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pace-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 333% 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 131.2 miles away from Pace 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 122.5 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 123.9 miles away from Pace center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 133.1 miles away from the city 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 200.5 miles away from Pace center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 165.2 miles away from Pace 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).
Pace topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pace:

  • GENESIS HOSPICE CARE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CLEVELAND, MS)
  • RCG CLEVELAND (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; CLEVELAND, MS)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPICE CARE INC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CLEVELAND, MS)
  • NEW COVENANT HOSPICE, LLC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CLEVELAND, MS)
  • HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES II (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CLEVELAND, MS)
  • HERITAGE MANOR OF CLEVELAND (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CLEVELAND, MS)
  • BOLIVAR MEDICAL CENTER LTC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CLEVELAND, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pace:

  • Delta State University (about 8 miles; Cleveland, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,304)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 32 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 36 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 37 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 57 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (about 74 miles; Pine Bluff, AR; FT enrollment: 2,558)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 77 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bolivar County Fire Department District 1 Station 3 Pace (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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:

2.7 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.6%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.9%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Pace:

Marital status in Pace, MS
  • Never married: 39.5%
  • Now married: 44.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Pace:

  • High school or higher: 89.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Mississippi average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pace, 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
Here:

4.00 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

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

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

13.3%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Bolivar County:

36.4%
State:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Bolivar County:

15.1%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Pace:

47.3%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.1%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.6
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Pace:

17.9%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Pace:

13.6%
State:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Pace:

6.5
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
Pace:

38.2%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
Pace:

52.7%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Pace:

84.3%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Pace, 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
Solid Waste Management 1$2,563$30,7561$1,347
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,982
Other and Unallocable 0$0 6$3,019
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$1,489
Totals for Government 1$2,563$30,7569$7,837

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $45,000 ($248.62)
    Water Utilities: $34,000 ($187.85)
    General Public Buildings: $24,000 ($132.60)
    Central Staff Services: $23,000 ($127.07)
    Sewerage: $17,000 ($93.92)
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($82.87)
    Police Protection: $14,000 ($77.35)
    Financial Administration: $7,000 ($38.67)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($16.57)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($5.52)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $102,000 ($563.54)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($16.57)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $23,000 ($127.07)
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000 ($93.92)
  • Miscellaneous - Royalties: $1,000 ($5.52)
    Rents: $1,000 ($5.52)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $44,000 ($243.09)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $12,000 ($66.30)
    Highways: $2,000 ($11.05)
  • Tax - Property: $104,000 ($574.59)
    Public Utilities Sales: $11,000 ($60.77)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($5.52)

Pace government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $48,000 ($265.19)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $38,000 ($209.94)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($55.25)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $251,000 ($1386.74)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pace:

  • WDSK (1410 AM; 1 kW; CLEVELAND, MS)
  • WCLD (1490 AM; 1 kW; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WGVM (1260 AM; 2 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: MID-AMERICA BROADCASTING COMPANY,INC)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pace:

  • WDTL-FM (92.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WRKG (95.3 FM; DREW, MS; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WCLD-FM (103.9 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WMJW (107.5 FM; ROSEDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WDFX (98.3 FM; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTCD (96.9 FM; INDIANOLA, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMAO-FM (90.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WAID (106.5 FM; CLARKSDALE, MS; Owner: RADIO CLEVELAND, INC.)
  • WDMS (100.7 FM; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: MID-AMERICA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WIQQ (102.3 FM; LELAND, MS; Owner: THE RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Pace:

  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K53FB (Channel 53; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WHCQ-LP (Channel 8; CLEVELAND, MS; Owner: DAVID ELLINGTON)
  • WMAO-TV (Channel 23; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W41BV (Channel 41; GRENADA, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Pace fatal accident list:

Mar 29, 2020 10:56 PM, Jenny Washington St, Lat: 33.791867, Lon: -90.857039, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 308ft / 93.8mTotal length
  • $308,007,000Total costs
  • 12,145Total average daily traffic
  • 2,466Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,032Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic
New bridges in Pace, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Pace, MS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

38 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Pace)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BOLIVAR E911, 103 Jenny R. Washington Ave. (Lat: 33.795111 Lon: -90.866472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Call Sign: WQDX203,
    Assigned Frequencies: 953.550 MHz, Grant Date: 11/17/2015, Expiration Date: 11/21/2025, Certifier: Lisa Regan, Registrant: Comsearch, 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd, Ashburn, VA 20147, Phone: (703) 726-5671, Fax: (703) 726-5594, Email:

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7KCAB (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5083X, N5083X, N-5083X, Serial Number: 155, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 12/31/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 04/01/2014
    Registrant (LLC): Flytails LLC, Po Box 301, Pace, MS 38764

Most common first names in Pace, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Willie1369.7 years
James873.0 years
Mary774.8 years
Jessie673.6 years
John665.7 years
Annie483.3 years
Rosie473.2 years
Henry469.2 years
Roosevelt471.2 years
William475.2 years
Most common last names in Pace, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams1770.6 years
Johnson858.1 years
Brown870.0 years
Washington643.8 years
Moore684.0 years
Taylor683.7 years
Hall570.6 years
Jackson576.6 years
Lawson466.8 years
Lee474.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pace, MS
  • 69.6%Utility gas
  • 30.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pace, MS
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Pace compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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