Purvis, MS Demographics

A map of Purvis's Population by Race

Purvis, Mississippi has an estimated population of 1,914, a less than 1% change from the 1,909 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.0% White, 23.3% Black, 6.6% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Purvis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Purvis has become slightly less 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 Purvis, that probability was 48.6% in 2020 and 47.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Purvis is ranked the 136th 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). Purvis was ranked the 126th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Purvis's White Population

1,302 residents of Purvis, or 68.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Purvis is considerably higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Purvis ranks 154th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purvis's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Purvis's population has increased from 66.7% to 68.0%.

Purvis is more White than neighboring Oak Grove (54.1% White), Lumberton (26.7% White), West Hattiesburg (23.6% White), and Hattiesburg (39.5% White). Purvis is less White than neighboring Baxterville (100% White).

Purvis's Black Population

446 residents of Purvis, or 23.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Purvis is considerably lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Purvis ranks 258th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purvis's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Black residents' share of Purvis's population has decreased from 25.7% to 23.3%.

Purvis is more Black than neighboring Baxterville (0% Black). Purvis is less Black than neighboring Oak Grove (34.7% Black), Lumberton (71.2% Black), West Hattiesburg (56.9% Black), and Hattiesburg (50.5% Black).

Purvis's Asian Population

0 residents of Purvis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Purvis is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Purvis ranks 239th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

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

Purvis is less Asian than neighboring West Hattiesburg (1.8% Asian), and Hattiesburg (0.7% Asian).

Purvis's Hispanic Population

126 residents of Purvis, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Purvis is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Purvis ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purvis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Purvis's population has increased from 3.8% to 6.6%.

Purvis is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Grove (1.7% Hispanic), Lumberton (0% Hispanic), Hattiesburg (5.1% Hispanic), and Baxterville (0% Hispanic). Purvis is less Hispanic than neighboring West Hattiesburg (14.3% Hispanic).

Purvis's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Purvis, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Purvis is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Purvis ranks 239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purvis's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Purvis's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.4%.

Purvis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Grove (0% Native American/Other), Lumberton (0.3% Native American/Other), West Hattiesburg (0% Native American/Other), Hattiesburg (0.7% Native American/Other), and Baxterville (0% Native American/Other).

Purvis's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Purvis, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Purvis is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Purvis ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Purvis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 79.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Purvis's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.7%.

Purvis is more Multiracial than neighboring Baxterville (0% Multiracial). Purvis is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove (9.6% Multiracial), Lumberton (1.8% Multiracial), West Hattiesburg (3.3% Multiracial), and Hattiesburg (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.