Shuqualak, MS Demographics

A map of Shuqualak's Population by Race

Shuqualak, Mississippi has an estimated population of 238, a dramatic decrease from the 399 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% Black, 12.2% White, 6.7% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shuqualak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shuqualak has become considerably 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 Shuqualak, that probability was 27.1% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shuqualak is ranked the 338th 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). Shuqualak was ranked the 288th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shuqualak's White Population

29 residents of Shuqualak, or 12.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shuqualak is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Shuqualak ranks 387th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shuqualak's White population has declined by an estimated 27.5%. White residents' share of Shuqualak's population has increased from 10.0% to 12.2%.

Shuqualak is less White than neighboring Macon (12.3% White), Scooba (33.7% White), De Kalb (27.9% White), Brooksville (24.1% White), and Geiger (28.2% White).

Shuqualak's Black Population

187 residents of Shuqualak, or 78.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shuqualak is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Shuqualak ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shuqualak's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Black residents' share of Shuqualak's population has decreased from 84.7% to 78.6%.

Shuqualak is more Black than neighboring Scooba (63.1% Black), De Kalb (72.1% Black), Brooksville (73.3% Black), and Geiger (58.6% Black). Shuqualak is less Black than neighboring Macon (87.5% Black).

Shuqualak's Asian Population

6 residents of Shuqualak, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shuqualak is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Shuqualak ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shuqualak's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Asian residents' share of Shuqualak's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.5%.

Shuqualak is more Asian than neighboring Macon (0% Asian), Scooba (0% Asian), De Kalb (0% Asian), Brooksville (0% Asian), and Geiger (0% Asian).

Shuqualak's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Shuqualak, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shuqualak is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Shuqualak ranks 300th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shuqualak's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 220.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Shuqualak's population has increased from 1.3% to 6.7%.

Shuqualak is more Hispanic than neighboring Macon (0.2% Hispanic), Scooba (0.8% Hispanic), De Kalb (0% Hispanic), Brooksville (0% Hispanic), and Geiger (1.7% Hispanic).

Shuqualak's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Shuqualak, 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 Shuqualak is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Shuqualak ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

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

Shuqualak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Macon (0.1% Native American/Other).

Shuqualak's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Shuqualak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shuqualak is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Shuqualak ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shuqualak's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Shuqualak's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.0%.

Shuqualak is less Multiracial than neighboring Macon (0.1% Multiracial), Scooba (2.4% Multiracial), Brooksville (2.6% Multiracial), and Geiger (11.5% 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.