Como, MS Demographics

A map of Como's Population by Race

Como, Mississippi had a population of 1,118 in 2020. It was 27.4% White, 69.5% Black, 0.3% Asian, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Como, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Como is the 181st most populous. 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).

Como's White Population

306 residents of Como identify as White, or 27.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Como considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Como is ranked #308 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Como is more White than neighboring Coldwater (19.8% White). Como is less White than neighboring Sardis (30.1% White), Senatobia (53.5% White), Batesville (45.3% White), and Independence (79.5% White).

Como's Black Population

777 residents of Como identify as Black, or 69.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Como considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Como is ranked #108 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Como is more Black than neighboring Sardis (66.1% Black), Senatobia (40.3% Black), Batesville (49.5% Black), and Independence (10% Black). Como is less Black than neighboring Coldwater (74.7% Black).

Como's Asian Population

3 residents of Como identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Como roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Como is ranked #152 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Como is more Asian than neighboring Sardis (0% Asian), Coldwater (0.1% Asian), and Independence (0% Asian). Como is less Asian than neighboring Senatobia (0.4% Asian), and Batesville (0.6% Asian).

Como's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Como identify as Hispanic, or 0.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Como roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Como is ranked #348 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Como is less Hispanic than neighboring Sardis (1.4% Hispanic), Senatobia (2.7% Hispanic), Coldwater (1.4% Hispanic), Batesville (2.8% Hispanic), and Independence (4% Hispanic).

Como's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Como identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Como roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Como is ranked #261 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Como is more Native American/Other than neighboring Batesville (0.1% Native American/Other). Como is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sardis (0.6% Native American/Other), Senatobia (0.6% Native American/Other), Coldwater (0.3% Native American/Other), and Independence (0.5% Native American/Other).

Como's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Como identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Como roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Como is ranked #283 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Como is more Multiracial than neighboring Sardis (1.8% Multiracial), and Batesville (1.7% Multiracial). Como is less Multiracial than neighboring Senatobia (2.6% Multiracial), Coldwater (3.6% Multiracial), and Independence (6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.