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Crenshaw, MS
Town in Panola County, Mississippi.
Population
628
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,528
ZIP codes
0
Crenshaw and its ZIP codes
Crenshaw at a glance
- Crenshaw is about 24 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,673 a year, 35% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $76,600 (55% below Mississippi) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Crenshaw, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crenshaw, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,673
Poverty rate
21.2%
Median home value
$76,600
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
41.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Panola County. PPP loans are for Crenshaw.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,819
10,737 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,138
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$218M
FY 2026, $6,568 per person
How people get to work
Crenshaw, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 41.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crenshaw, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crenshaw, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.0%
U.S. 33.3% +15.7 pts
Diabetes
21.7%
U.S. 12.1% +9.6 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Crenshaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SledgeTown | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| StrayhornCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.6 |
| FalconTown | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| DarlingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ArkabutlaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| SenatobiaCity | 14 mi | 15.6 |
| ComoTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| DundeeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| LulaTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| TunicaTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| SardisTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| AustinCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| North TunicaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| ColdwaterTown | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| MarksCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crenshaw, MS in?
- Crenshaw is in Panola County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Crenshaw, MS?
- About 628 people live in Crenshaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crenshaw?
- Nearby places include Sledge (5.3 mi), Strayhorn (8 mi), Falcon (8.6 mi), Darling (11 mi), White Oak (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023