Purvis, Mississippi
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Purvis is a city located in Lamar County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,164. It is the county seat of Lamar CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
Purvis is located at 31°8'33" North, 89°24'28" West (31.142616, -89.407724)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.2 km² (3.9 mi²). 10.2 km² (3.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.25% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 2,164 people, 786 households, and 577 families residing in the city. The population density is 212.6/km² (551.0/mi²). There are 844 housing units at an average density of 82.9/km² (214.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 70.84% White, 27.68% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 1.06% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 786 households out of which 34.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% are married couples living together, 20.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% are non-families. 24.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.67 and the average family size is 3.16.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $30,938, and the median income for a family is $35,000. Males have a median income of $27,571 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,727. 14.6% of the population and 11.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.0% of those under the age of 18 and 13.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.