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Plantersville, MS
Town in Lee County, Mississippi.
Population
929
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
444
ZIP codes
0
Plantersville and its ZIP codes
Plantersville at a glance
- Plantersville is about 7.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $25,662 a year, 55% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,000 (26% below Mississippi) and median rent is $832 a month.
Local data for Plantersville, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plantersville, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,662
Poverty rate
44.5%
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$832/mo
Homeownership
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
28.0
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (29), German Americans (16), French Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Plantersville.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,348
52,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$571M
FY 2026, $6,856 per person
How people get to work
Plantersville, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plantersville, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
767
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
241
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
59.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plantersville, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Plantersville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VeronaCity | 3.4 mi | 3.7 |
| TupeloCity | 5.1 mi | 64.4 |
| MoorevilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.8 |
| ShannonTown | 6.9 mi | 4.1 |
| NettletonCity | 9.1 mi | 4 |
| SaltilloCity | 12 mi | 9.5 |
| MantachieTown | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| ShermanTown | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| OkolonaCity | 15 mi | 7.2 |
| FultonCity | 16 mi | 8.5 |
| GuntownTown | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| Blue SpringsVillage | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| SmithvilleTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| PontotocCity | 19 mi | 11.2 |
| AmoryCity | 19 mi | 12.5 |
| KirkvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plantersville, MS in?
- Plantersville is in Lee County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Plantersville, MS?
- About 929 people live in Plantersville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plantersville?
- Nearby places include Verona (3.4 mi), Tupelo (5.1 mi), Mooreville (6.6 mi), Shannon (6.9 mi), Nettleton (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023