Big Creek, MS Demographics

A map of Big Creek's Population by Race

Big Creek, Mississippi has an estimated population of 124, a decrease from the 133 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.1% White, 29.0% Black, 12.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Creek has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Creek, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 56.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Creek is ranked the 388th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Big Creek was ranked the 386th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Creek's White Population

72 residents of Big Creek, or 58.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Creek is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Big Creek ranks 95th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. White residents' share of Big Creek's population has decreased from 79.7% to 58.1%.

Big Creek is more White than neighboring Derma (29.1% White), and Bruce (44% White). Big Creek is less White than neighboring Calhoun City (64.1% White), Slate Springs (100% White), and Pittsboro (61.7% White).

Big Creek's Black Population

36 residents of Big Creek, or 29.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Creek is lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Big Creek ranks 347th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Creek's Black population has grown by an estimated 260.0%. Black residents' share of Big Creek's population has increased from 7.5% to 29.0%.

Big Creek is more Black than neighboring Slate Springs (0% Black), and Pittsboro (17% Black). Big Creek is less Black than neighboring Calhoun City (35.5% Black), Derma (57.1% Black), and Bruce (52.5% Black).

Big Creek's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Creek is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Big Creek ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Creek's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Big Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Creek's Hispanic Population

15 residents of Big Creek, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Creek is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Big Creek ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Creek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 275.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Creek's population has increased from 3.0% to 12.1%.

Big Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Calhoun City (0.1% Hispanic), Slate Springs (0% Hispanic), and Bruce (0% Hispanic). Big Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Pittsboro (21% Hispanic), and Derma (13% Hispanic).

Big Creek's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Creek is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Creek ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Creek's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Creek's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Big Creek, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Creek is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Big Creek ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Creek's population has decreased from 9.8% to 0.8%.

Big Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Calhoun City (0.3% Multiracial), Slate Springs (0% Multiracial), and Pittsboro (0.3% Multiracial). Big Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Bruce (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.