Living in Ethel, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ethel · Census data 2020–2024
Ethel has 206 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $48,906 (13% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $72,500.
Ethel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ethel at a glance
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 31.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $48,906State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $72,500State: $169,800
- Homeowners
- 72.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Ethel a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ethel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ethel the median home value is $72,500, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $900 a month in housing costs.
Ethel median household income
The median household income in Ethel is $48,906 and the income per person is $27,004. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Ethel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 111
- Owner-occupied
- 72.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.7%
- Vacant
- 41.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.17
41.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ethel has many vacation and second homes.
Ethel demographics
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 65
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ethel ›
Education in Ethel
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Ethel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ethel
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 62.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Ethel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel | 206 | $48,906 | $72,500 | — |
| Kosciusko | 6,933 | $40,085 | $112,400 | $814 |
| French Camp | 272 | $97,679 | $375,000 | $867 |
| Weir | 704 | $35,938 | $67,600 | $594 |
| Sallis | 212 | $52,991 | $94,300 | — |
| West | 175 | $88,977 | $82,900 | — |
| Ackerman | 1,792 | $48,083 | $147,300 | $555 |
| Kilmichael | 467 | $42,432 | $92,300 | $875 |
| Stewart | 268 | $2,499 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Ethel, MS?
The median household income in Ethel is $48,906, 13% 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 Ethel?
The median home value in Ethel is $72,500, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
Is Ethel, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in Ethel?
The median age in Ethel is 31.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Ethel?
The average commute to work in Ethel is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ethel?
The unemployment rate in Ethel is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ethel?
6.7% of adults in Ethel 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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