Verona, MS Demographics

A map of Verona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	2,285	2,205	83.2%	79.0%
White	300	441	10.9%	15.8%
Hispanic	149	55	5.4%	2.0%
Multiracial	14	70	0.5%	2.5%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	0.7%

Verona, Mississippi has an estimated population of 2,748, a slight decrease from the 2,792 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.2% Black, 10.9% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Verona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Verona 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 Verona, that probability was 35.0% in 2020 and 29.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Verona is ranked the 101st 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). Verona was ranked the 98th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Verona's White Population

300 residents of Verona, or 10.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Verona is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Verona ranks 358th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Verona's White population has declined by an estimated 32.0%. White residents' share of Verona's population has decreased from 15.8% to 10.9%.

Verona is less White than neighboring Plantersville (17.8% White), Tupelo (51.9% White), Shannon (36.9% White), Nettleton (65.7% White), and Mooreville (87.9% White).

Verona's Black Population

2,285 residents of Verona, or 83.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Verona is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Verona ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Verona's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Black residents' share of Verona's population has increased from 79.0% to 83.2%.

Verona is more Black than neighboring Plantersville (81.1% Black), Tupelo (37.8% Black), Shannon (47% Black), Nettleton (25.4% Black), and Mooreville (11.6% Black).

Verona's Asian Population

0 residents of Verona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Verona is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Verona ranks 251st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

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

Verona is less Asian than neighboring Tupelo (1.7% Asian), and Mooreville (0.5% Asian).

Verona's Hispanic Population

149 residents of Verona, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Verona is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Verona ranks 210th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Verona's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 170.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Verona's population has increased from 2.0% to 5.4%.

Verona is more Hispanic than neighboring Plantersville (0% Hispanic), Tupelo (4.7% Hispanic), and Mooreville (0% Hispanic). Verona is less Hispanic than neighboring Shannon (7.2% Hispanic), and Nettleton (7.8% Hispanic).

Verona's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Verona, 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 Verona is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Verona ranks 95th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Verona's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Verona's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Verona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tupelo (1.1% Native American/Other), and Shannon (4.9% Native American/Other).

Verona's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Verona, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Verona is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Verona ranks 212th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Verona's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Verona's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.5%.

Verona is more Multiracial than neighboring Mooreville (0% Multiracial). Verona is less Multiracial than neighboring Plantersville (1.2% Multiracial), Tupelo (2.8% Multiracial), Shannon (4% Multiracial), and Nettleton (1.1% 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.