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Shubuta, MS
Town in Clarke County, Mississippi.
Population
553
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
229
ZIP codes
0
Shubuta and its ZIP codes
Shubuta at a glance
- Shubuta is about 3.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,000, close to the Mississippi median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,700 (50% below Mississippi) and median rent is $663 a month.
Local data for Shubuta, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shubuta, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,000
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$85,700
Median rent
$663/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
33.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (8), Irish Americans (3), Mexican Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clarke County. PPP loans are for Shubuta.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,971
2,828 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,092
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $7,696 per person
How people get to work
Shubuta, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shubuta, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
73
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
61.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shubuta, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.1%
U.S. 33.3% +14.8 pts
Diabetes
24.3%
U.S. 12.1% +12.2 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities near Shubuta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| De SotoCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.8 |
| QuitmanCity | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| WaynesboroCity | 13 mi | 12.7 |
| PachutaTown | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| HeidelbergTown | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| ClaraCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| SandersvilleTown | 20 mi | 5 |
| StonewallTown | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| EnterpriseTown | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| Silas, ALTown | 23 mi | 5.2 |
| Needham, ALTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| Gilbertown, ALTown | 23 mi | 10.5 |
| Toxey, ALTown | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| SharonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 8.6 |
| BuckatunnaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.2 |
| Cullomburg, ALCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shubuta, MS in?
- Shubuta is in Clarke County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Shubuta, MS?
- About 553 people live in Shubuta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shubuta?
- Nearby places include De Soto (7.7 mi), Quitman (13 mi), Waynesboro (13 mi), Pachuta (16 mi), Heidelberg (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023