Water Valley, MS Demographics

A map of Water Valley's Population by Race

Water Valley, Mississippi has an estimated population of 3,376, a less than 1% change from the 3,380 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.3% Black, 45.6% White, 3.6% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Water Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Water Valley has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Water Valley, that probability was 53.9% in 2020 and 55.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Water Valley is ranked the 90th 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). Water Valley was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Water Valley's White Population

1,541 residents of Water Valley, or 45.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Water Valley is lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Water Valley ranks 223rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Water Valley's White population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. White residents' share of Water Valley's population has decreased from 52.6% to 45.6%.

Water Valley is more White than neighboring Coffeeville (25.6% White). Water Valley is less White than neighboring Taylor (94.3% White), Paris (100% White), Oxford (64.7% White), and University (70.4% White).

Water Valley's Black Population

1,632 residents of Water Valley, or 48.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Water Valley is considerably higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Water Valley ranks 190th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Water Valley's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Black residents' share of Water Valley's population has increased from 42.8% to 48.3%.

Water Valley is more Black than neighboring Taylor (1.6% Black), Paris (0% Black), Oxford (25.5% Black), and University (15.2% Black). Water Valley is less Black than neighboring Coffeeville (72.4% Black).

Water Valley's Asian Population

0 residents of Water Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Water Valley is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Water Valley ranks 169th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

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

Water Valley is less Asian than neighboring Coffeeville (0.9% Asian), Oxford (2.8% Asian), and University (2.4% Asian).

Water Valley's Hispanic Population

120 residents of Water Valley, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Water Valley is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Water Valley ranks 317th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Water Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 207.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Water Valley's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.6%.

Water Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Taylor (0.4% Hispanic), Paris (0% Hispanic), and Coffeeville (0% Hispanic). Water Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Oxford (4% Hispanic), and University (7.4% Hispanic).

Water Valley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Water Valley, 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 Water Valley is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Water Valley ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Water Valley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Water Valley's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Water Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oxford (0.4% Native American/Other), and University (0.7% Native American/Other).

Water Valley's Multiracial Population

83 residents of Water Valley, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Water Valley is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Water Valley ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Water Valley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Water Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Water Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Paris (0% Multiracial), and Coffeeville (1.1% Multiracial). Water Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Taylor (3.7% Multiracial), Oxford (2.6% Multiracial), and University (3.9% 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.