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Sumrall, MS
Town in Lamar County, Mississippi.
Population
1,674
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
447
ZIP codes
0
Sumrall and its ZIP codes
Sumrall at a glance
- Sumrall is about 7.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,382 a year, 25% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,800 (22% above Mississippi) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Sumrall, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sumrall, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,382
Poverty rate
4.4%
Median home value
$206,800
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (186), German Americans (164), Mexican Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamar County. PPP loans are for Sumrall.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,605
20,964 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,455
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$311M
FY 2026, $4,842 per person
How people get to work
Sumrall, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sumrall, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
576
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
251
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
58.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sumrall, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Sumrall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rawls SpringsCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.8 |
| SeminaryTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Arnold LineCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| BassfieldTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| West HattiesburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| EastabuchieCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| CollinsCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| HattiesburgCity | 17 mi | 53.4 |
| MoselleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| PetalCity | 18 mi | 16.9 |
| ColumbiaCity | 18 mi | 11.2 |
| PurvisCity | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| BaxtervilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| FoxworthCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sumrall, MS in?
- Sumrall is in Lamar County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Sumrall, MS?
- About 1,674 people live in Sumrall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sumrall?
- Nearby places include Rawls Springs (9.9 mi), Seminary (11 mi), Arnold Line (12 mi), Oak Grove (12 mi), Bassfield (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023