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The Town of Chunky had a population of 242 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Chunky ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Mississippi. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Chunky is located at latitude 32.3257 and longitude -88.9281 in Newton County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Chunky encompass a land area of 0.83 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Newton County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Chunky has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Chunky is located within Supervisor District 5, a minor civil division (MCD) of Newton County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 242 (100%) |
| Population Density | 290 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 9 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,500 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,983 |
| Median Home Value | $88,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 113 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 78 (69.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 18 (15.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 17 (15.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 96 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Family Households | 76 (79.2%) |
The table below compares Chunky to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 338 | 21st |
| Population Density | # 262 | 39th |
| Median Household Income | # 137 | 68th |
| Per Capita Income | # 147 | 66th |
| Diversity Index | # 359 | 16th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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