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Wesson, MississippiWesson is a town located in Copiah County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,693. Geography Wesson is located at 31°41'57" North, 90°23'49" West (31.699286, -90.397081). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²). 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 1,693 people, 430 households, and 319 families residing in the town. The population density is 284.2/km² (736.0/mi²). There are 471 housing units at an average density of 79.1/km² (204.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 77.73% White, 19.73% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.36% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 1.83% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 430 households out of which 36.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% are married couples living together, 14.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% are non-families. 23.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.68 and the average family size is 3.14. In the town the population is spread out with 19.6% under the age of 18, 36.1% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 21 years. For every 100 females there are 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.6 males. The median income for a household in the town is $33,021, and the median income for a family is $41,731. Males have a median income of $34,375 versus $19,732 for females. The per capita income for the town is $11,432. 15.1% of the population and 9.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.7% of those under the age of 18 and 15.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. External links
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