Chunky, MS is a small town located in the southern United States. With a population of 287 people, it is one of the most rural towns in the area with a population density of 375 people per square mile. Although Chunky is small, it has many local attractions that draw visitors to the area. The town's main street includes several restaurants and stores including Uncle Tom’s Bar-B-Q Shack, Durnin’s Liquor Store & Boutique, and Fester’s Hardware. Year round outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking can be found nearby at Bogue Chitto State Park or Chunky River Wildlife Management Area. There are also several churches and organizations such as the Lion’s Club and Rotary Club that contribute to the community. Local sporting events in Chunky include baseball games at Bankhead Park in April and May as well as other sports activities hosted by local schools throughout the year.
The population in Chunky is 287. There are 344 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chunky is 33.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chunky is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chunky
- 51.8% are married
- 16.8% are divorced
- 42.6% are married with children
- 20.2% have children, but are single
Race in Chunky
- 90.8% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 8.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander