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Toomsuba, MS

Census-designated place in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.

Population

512

Land area

4.7sq mi

People per sq mi

109

ZIP codes

0

Toomsuba and its ZIP codes

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Toomsuba at a glance

  • Toomsuba is 74% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,387, 30% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,600 (32% above Mississippi).

Local data for Toomsuba, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Toomsuba, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$73,387

Poverty rate

31.4%

Median home value

$224,600

Homeownership

47.4%

Bachelor's or higher

28.2%

Median age

34.3

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (158), Mexican Americans (45).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lauderdale County. PPP loans are for Toomsuba.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,007

30,730 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,272

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$510M

FY 2026, $6,989 per person

Lauderdale County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone96.3%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Environment and hazard risk

Toomsuba, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

741

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

354

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 37°F

54.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Toomsuba, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.9%

U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts

Diabetes

16.0%

U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts

Smoking

20.2%

U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.3%

U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts

Cities near Toomsuba

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LauderdaleCensus-designated place6 mi2.9
Cuba, ALTown8 mi4.1
MarionTown8.1 mi3.6
Meridian StationCensus-designated place10 mi1.7
MeridianCity10 mi53.7
York, ALCity13 mi6.9
NellieburgCensus-designated place16 mi7.1
PortervilleCensus-designated place18 mi0.4
CollinsvilleCensus-designated place20 mi14.2
Lisman, ALTown21 mi2.6
Livingston, ALCity22 mi7.1
Bellamy, ALCensus-designated place22 mi3.8
Emelle, ALTown23 mi0.2
De KalbTown25 mi3.3
EnterpriseTown25 mi2.5
ChunkyTown25 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Toomsuba, MS in?
Toomsuba is in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Toomsuba, MS?
About 512 people live in Toomsuba, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Toomsuba?
Nearby places include Lauderdale (6 mi), Cuba, AL (8 mi), Marion (8.1 mi), Meridian Station (10 mi), Meridian (10 mi).

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