Living in Eagle Bend, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eagle Bend · Census data 2020–2024
Eagle Bend has 408 residents with a median age of 64.6. The median home value is $166,100.
Eagle Bend is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eagle Bend at a glance
- Population
- 408
- Median age
- 64.6State: 38.6
- Median home value
- $166,100State: $169,800
- Homeowners
- 95.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
Is Eagle Bend a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 17.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Eagle Bend
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eagle Bend the median home value is $166,100, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Eagle Bend: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 442
- Owner-occupied
- 95.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.8%
- Vacant
- 62.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.44
62.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Eagle Bend has many vacation and second homes.
Eagle Bend demographics
- Population
- 408
- Median age
- 64.6
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 49.3%
- Households
- 167
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eagle Bend ›
Education in Eagle Bend
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Eagle Bend have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eagle Bend
- Unemployment rate
- 17.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 38.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 79%
Eagle Bend vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Bend | 408 | — | $166,100 | — |
| Tallulah | 5,969 | $33,419 | $79,300 | $650 |
| Richmond | 447 | $45,500 | $161,400 | $817 |
| Vicksburg | 20,589 | $45,781 | $125,900 | $820 |
| Beechwood | 4,168 | $91,600 | $236,000 | $853 |
| Lake Providence | 3,349 | $27,580 | $115,600 | $606 |
| Mayersville | 196 | $15,179 | $104,700 | $238 |
| Epps | 467 | $53,667 | $67,500 | $1,031 |
| Delhi | 2,573 | $52,132 | $118,000 | $897 |
More for people moving to Eagle Bend
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What is the average home price in Eagle Bend?
The median home value in Eagle Bend is $166,100, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
Is Eagle Bend, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Eagle Bend?
The median age in Eagle Bend is 64.6 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Eagle Bend?
The unemployment rate in Eagle Bend is 17.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eagle Bend?
19.1% of adults in Eagle Bend 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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