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The Town of Como had a population of 1,258 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Como is located at latitude 34.5107 and longitude -89.9398 in Panola County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Como encompass a land area of 1.89 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Panola County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Como 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 Como is located within Supervisor District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Panola County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,258 (100%) |
| Population Density | 666 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $21,404 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,609 |
| Median Home Value | $180,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 604 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 190 (31.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 323 (53.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 91 (15.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 513 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Family Households | 233 (45.4%) |
The table below compares Como 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 | # 174 | 59th |
| Population Density | # 112 | 74th |
| Median Household Income | # 413 | 3rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 351 | 18th |
| Diversity Index | # 179 | 58th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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