Mathiston, MS is a small town located in the state of Mississippi with a population of 690 people. The town has a population density of 271 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the United States' average of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include Mathiston Grocery Store, Smith's Bakery and Cafe, and Mathiston Hardware Store. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing on nearby rivers and lakes, camping, hiking, and bird watching. Other organizations located in Mathiston are the Mathiston American Legion Post #71 as well as churches such as St. Luke's Methodist Church, First Church Of God In Christ, and New Hope Baptist Church. There are also several local sporting events hosted throughout the year that bring together athletes from various towns in Mississippi including basketball tournaments at Monroe County Sportsplex and Little League Baseball games at Mathiston Recreational Park.
The population in Mathiston is 690. There are 280 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mathiston is 39.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mathiston is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mathiston
- 47.7% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 33.2% are married with children
- 14.7% have children, but are single
Race in Mathiston
- 74.4% are White
- 17.5% are Black
- 2.5% are Asian
- 2.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander