Mendenhall, Mississippi
Mendenhall: City in Mississippi
About
Mendenhall is a city located in the county of Simpson in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,504 and a population density of 180 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,393 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mendenhall
| Population : | 2,393 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Simpson County |
| Postal code : | 39114 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 601 |
| Area : | 13.89 km2 |
| Altitude : | 335 feet / 102 meters |
| Capital city : | Mendenhall is capital of Simpson County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:48:32 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 172 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mendenhall is located at 31°57'43"N 89°52'12"W (31.9618200, -89.8700800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mendenhall decreased by 4.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,504 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,488 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,489 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,490 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,491 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,463 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,438 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,426 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,403 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,387 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,393 | 0.25% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,408 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,432 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,325 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,479 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 99.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 98.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 261 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
Mendenhall zip code is 39114.
County name: Simpson, County
fips: 28127
Edna, Mendenhall
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $154,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,156 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $450 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $832 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,287 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,114 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,190 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,571 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 60,050 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,950 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,292 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,934 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 633 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 367 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 116 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 597 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 519 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,681.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.26 |
Other Places in Mendenhall
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People born in Mendenhall (5)
People born in Mendenhall, including theologian Paul Ramsey, football player Larry Hardy, football player Stephen Hobbs, .
List
- Pauline Braddy (American jazz drummer) she was born in 14/02/1922
- Chris Caughman (American politician) he was born in 14/10/1967
Schools in Mendenhall
College & universities near Mendenhall, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382461 | Academy of Hair Design-Pearl | Pearl (MS) | 39208 |
| 458955 | Strayer University-Mississippi | Jackson (MS) | 39201 |
| 175421 | Belhaven University | Jackson (MS) | 39202 |
| 175856 | Jackson State University | Jackson (MS) | 39217 |
| 175980 | Millsaps College | Jackson (MS) | 39210-0001 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mendenhall, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
| HAZ | Hazlehurst station | North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. | RAIL |
| BRH | Brookhaven | East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
| HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
Post offices near Mendenhall
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall Post Office | Mendenhall (MS) | 39114 |
| D L Post Office | D Lo (MS) | 39062 |
| Braxton Post Office | Braxton (MS) | 39044 |
| Pinola Post Office | Pinola (MS) | 39149 |
| Mag Post Office | Magee (MS) | 39111 |
Other cities in Simpson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Simpson County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Magee | 4,094 | City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| D'Lo | 442 | Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Braxton | 179 | Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Mendenhall distances to largest Mississippi cities
