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Magee, MS
City in Simpson County, Mississippi.
Population
3,943
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
750
ZIP codes
0
Magee and its ZIP codes
Magee at a glance
- Magee is about 12 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 84th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $44,488, 21% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,100 (16% below Mississippi) and median rent is $771 a month.
Local data for Magee, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Magee, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,488
Poverty rate
32.3%
Median home value
$143,100
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
51.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (258), Irish Americans (197), German Americans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Simpson County. PPP loans are for Magee.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$38,735
7,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,041
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $6,706 per person
How people get to work
Magee, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled22.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Magee, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
519
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 38°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Magee, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Magee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MendenhallCity | 9.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Mount OliveTown | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| MizeTown | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| D'LoTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| PuckettVillage | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| RaleighTown | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| BraxtonVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| New HebronTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| CollinsCity | 19 mi | 8 |
| PrentissTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| PolkvilleTown | 21 mi | 17.2 |
| SylvarenaVillage | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| Silver CreekTown | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| GeorgetownTown | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| RobinhoodCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Magee, MS in?
- Magee is in Simpson County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Magee, MS?
- About 3,943 people live in Magee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Magee?
- Nearby places include Mendenhall (9.6 mi), Mount Olive (10 mi), Mize (11 mi), D'Lo (12 mi), Puckett (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023