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Nettleton, MS

City in Monroe County, Mississippi.

Population

1,853

Land area

4sq mi

People per sq mi

461

ZIP codes

0

Nettleton and its ZIP codes

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Nettleton at a glance

  • Nettleton is about 7.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $41,842 a year, 26% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,900 (29% below Mississippi) and median rent is $933 a month.

Local data for Nettleton, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Nettleton, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$41,842

Poverty rate

20.8%

Median home value

$119,900

Median rent

$933/mo

Homeownership

71.5%

Bachelor's or higher

6.4%

Median age

42.9

Average commute

26.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (236), Mexican Americans (145), Italian Americans (20).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Nettleton.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,622

9,080 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,700

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$249M

FY 2026, $7,273 per person

Monroe County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Nettleton, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.7%
  • Carpooled10.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked6.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home2.1%

Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Nettleton, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

544

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

225

2.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 33°F

59.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Nettleton, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.5%

U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts

Diabetes

17.0%

U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts

Smoking

19.3%

U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.5%

U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts

Cities near Nettleton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ShannonTown4.2 mi4.1
VeronaCity8.8 mi3.7
OkolonaCity8.8 mi7.2
PlantersvilleTown9.1 mi2.1
AmoryCity11 mi12.5
MoorevilleCensus-designated place12 mi2.8
SmithvilleTown13 mi1.5
TupeloCity14 mi64.4
HatleyTown14 mi1.4
Van VleetCensus-designated place17 mi0.8
MantachieTown17 mi4.3
FultonCity18 mi8.5
AberdeenCity18 mi12.1
SaltilloCity20 mi9.5
ShermanTown23 mi1.7
New HoulkaTown23 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Nettleton, MS in?
Nettleton is in Monroe County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Nettleton, MS?
About 1,853 people live in Nettleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Nettleton?
Nearby places include Shannon (4.2 mi), Verona (8.8 mi), Okolona (8.8 mi), Plantersville (9.1 mi), Amory (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023