Living in McCool, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCool · Census data 2020–2024
McCool has 93 residents with a median age of 63.8. The median household income is $53,750 (5% lower than the Mississippi median).
McCool is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McCool at a glance
- Population
- 93
- Median age
- 63.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $53,750State: $56,447
- Homeowners
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is McCool a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
McCool median household income
The median household income in McCool is $53,750 and the income per person is $25,075. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in McCool: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 70
- Owner-occupied
- 93.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.5%
- Vacant
- 34.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.02
34.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that McCool has many vacation and second homes.
McCool demographics
- Population
- 93
- Median age
- 63.8
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 44.1%
- Households
- 46
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCool ›
Education in McCool
18.9% of adults 25 and older in McCool have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McCool
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Drive alone
- 46.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.7%
McCool vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCool | 93 | $53,750 | — | — |
| Weir | 704 | $35,938 | $67,600 | $594 |
| French Camp | 272 | $97,679 | $375,000 | $867 |
| Ethel | 206 | $48,906 | $72,500 | — |
| Ackerman | 1,792 | $48,083 | $147,300 | $555 |
| Louisville | 5,983 | $36,985 | $136,600 | $617 |
| Kosciusko | 6,933 | $40,085 | $112,400 | $814 |
| Stewart | 268 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Sturgis | 128 | $54,375 | $126,400 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in McCool, MS?
The median household income in McCool is $53,750, 5% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is McCool, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in McCool?
The median age in McCool is 63.8 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in McCool?
The average commute to work in McCool is 21 minutes; 26.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McCool?
The unemployment rate in McCool is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McCool?
18.9% of adults in McCool 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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