Van Vleet, MS Demographics

A map of Van Vleet's Population by Race

Van Vleet, Mississippi has an estimated population of 43, a dramatic decrease from the 95 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Van Vleet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Van Vleet has become considerably 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 Van Vleet, that probability was 48.3% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Van Vleet is ranked the 411th 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). Van Vleet was ranked the 405th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Van Vleet's White Population

43 residents of Van Vleet, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Van Vleet is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Van Vleet ranks 138th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Vleet's White population has declined by an estimated 35.8%. White residents' share of Van Vleet's population has increased from 70.5% to 100.0%.

Van Vleet is more White than neighboring New Houlka (50.1% White), Houston (42.7% White), Okolona (17.3% White), Algoma (75.5% White), and Shannon (36.9% White).

Van Vleet's Black Population

0 residents of Van Vleet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Van Vleet is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Van Vleet ranks 336th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Vleet's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Van Vleet's population has decreased from 9.5% to 0.0%.

Van Vleet is less Black than neighboring New Houlka (42.3% Black), Houston (52.9% Black), Okolona (81.2% Black), Algoma (14.7% Black), and Shannon (47% Black).

Van Vleet's Asian Population

0 residents of Van Vleet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Van Vleet is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Van Vleet ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Vleet's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Van Vleet's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.0%.

Van Vleet is less Asian than neighboring Houston (0.3% Asian).

Van Vleet's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Van Vleet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Van Vleet is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Van Vleet ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Vleet's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Van Vleet's population has decreased from 7.4% to 0.0%.

Van Vleet is less Hispanic than neighboring New Houlka (2.6% Hispanic), Houston (1.1% Hispanic), Algoma (6.1% Hispanic), and Shannon (7.2% Hispanic).

Van Vleet's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Van Vleet, 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 Van Vleet is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Van Vleet ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Vleet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Van Vleet's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.0%.

Van Vleet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Houston (0.1% Native American/Other), Okolona (0.1% Native American/Other), Algoma (1.3% Native American/Other), and Shannon (4.9% Native American/Other).

Van Vleet's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Van Vleet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Van Vleet is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Van Vleet ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Van Vleet's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Van Vleet's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.0%.

Van Vleet is less Multiracial than neighboring New Houlka (5% Multiracial), Houston (2.9% Multiracial), Okolona (1.4% Multiracial), Algoma (2.3% Multiracial), and Shannon (4% 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.