Living in Beulah, Mississippi

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beulah · Census data 2020–2024

Beulah has 327 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $31,607 (44% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $56,300, the median rent is $443/month.

Beulah is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Beulah at a glance

Population
327
Median age
49.2State: 38.6
Median household income
$31,607State: $56,447
Median home value
$56,300State: $169,800
Median rent
$443/moState: $954
Homeowners
73.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
Average commute
34 min

Is Beulah a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 22.1%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Beulah

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beulah the median home value is $56,300, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $443 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Beulah$56,300
Mississippi$169,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Beulah$443
Mississippi$954
United States$1,413

Beulah median household income

The median household income in Beulah is $31,607 and the income per person is $19,199. 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).

Median household income

Beulah$31,607
Mississippi$56,447
United States$80,734

Housing in Beulah: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
185
Owner-occupied
73.9%
Renter-occupied
26.1%
Vacant
17.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1985
Average household size
2.14

Beulah demographics

Population
327
Median age
49.2
Under 18
8.9%
65 and older
23.9%
Households
153
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black91.7%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beulah ›

Education in Beulah

20.9% of adults 25 and older in Beulah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Beulah20.9%
Mississippi25.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Beulah

Unemployment rate
22.1%State: 5.8%
Average commute
34 minState: 26 min
Work from home
2.9%
Drive alone
78.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
60.8%

Beulah vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Beulah327$31,607$56,300$443
Rosedale1,703$18,696$103,600$358
Pace104$27,917$76,000$632
Renova978$25,625$105,700$735
Cleveland10,623$44,074$159,300$943
Merigold484$51,250$138,300—
Mound Bayou1,449$23,732$65,700$565
Boyle414$42,143—$1,036
Shelby1,700$25,948$90,400$666

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Living in Beulah: FAQ

What is the median household income in Beulah, MS?

The median household income in Beulah is $31,607, 44% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Beulah?

The median home value in Beulah is $56,300, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.

How much is rent in Beulah?

The median gross rent in Beulah is $443 per month, about 30.7% of household income.

Is Beulah, MS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 22.1%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.

What is the median age in Beulah?

The median age in Beulah is 49.2 years (Mississippi: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Beulah?

The average commute to work in Beulah is 34 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Beulah?

The unemployment rate in Beulah is 22.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Beulah?

20.9% of adults in Beulah have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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