Como, MS Demographics

A map of Como's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	896	777	71.2%	69.5%
White	240	306	19.1%	27.4%
Native American/Other	104	2	8.3%	0.2%
Multiracial	18	21	1.4%	1.9%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.3%
Hispanic	0	9	0.0%	0.8%

Como, Mississippi has an estimated population of 1,258, a large increase from the 1,118 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.2% Black, 19.1% White, 8.3% Native American/Other, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Como, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Como has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Como, that probability was 44.2% in 2020 and 44.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Como is ranked the 174th 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). Como was ranked the 181st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Como's White Population

240 residents of Como, or 19.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Como is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Como ranks 308th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's White population has declined by an estimated 21.6%. White residents' share of Como's population has decreased from 27.4% to 19.1%.

Como is more White than neighboring Coldwater (17.6% White). Como is less White than neighboring Sardis (41.5% White), Senatobia (53.2% White), Batesville (42.2% White), and Independence (100% White).

Como's Black Population

896 residents of Como, or 71.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Como is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Como ranks 108th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Black residents' share of Como's population has increased from 69.5% to 71.2%.

Como is more Black than neighboring Sardis (49.8% Black), Senatobia (40.3% Black), Batesville (55.6% Black), and Independence (0% Black). Como is less Black than neighboring Coldwater (77.6% Black).

Como's Asian Population

0 residents of Como, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Como is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Como ranks 184th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Como's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Como is less Asian than neighboring Senatobia (0.2% Asian), and Batesville (0.1% Asian).

Como's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Como, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Como is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Como ranks 354th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Como's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Como is less Hispanic than neighboring Sardis (0.7% Hispanic), Senatobia (2.5% Hispanic), Coldwater (0.3% Hispanic), and Batesville (1.1% Hispanic).

Como's Native American/Other Population

104 residents of Como, or 8.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Como is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Como ranks 295th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Como's population has increased from 0.2% to 8.3%.

Como is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sardis (0% Native American/Other), Senatobia (0.2% Native American/Other), Coldwater (1.1% Native American/Other), Batesville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Independence (0% Native American/Other).

Como's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Como, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Como is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Como ranks 296th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Como's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Como's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

Como is more Multiracial than neighboring Batesville (0.9% Multiracial), and Independence (0% Multiracial). Como is less Multiracial than neighboring Sardis (8.1% Multiracial), Senatobia (3.5% Multiracial), and Coldwater (3.3% 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.